Job Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients by referral of a

physician or other appropriate healthcare provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.

• Evaluates patients per department protocols and establishes a therapeutic plan of care which includes functional long- and short-term goals, frequency and duration of services, and therapeutic modalities to be used.

• Seeks input from the patient and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care.

• Incorporates this information into the therapy goals.

• Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team

regarding the plan of care and discharge needs of the patient. Attends all pertinent team meetings.

• Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the

functional goals established in the treatment plan of care. Modifies the treatment plan of care as necessary.

• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the patient per department procedures. Ensures that the documentation is accessible to others on the care team including ensuring language that can be easily understood. Uses only department [1] sanctioned abbreviations.

• Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices to the patient ensuring that instruction has been given in their use.

• Provide appropriate education to the patient and/or caregiver. Documents the results of teaching.

• Refers patients appropriately to Physical Therapist Assistant. Works collaboratively to ensure good patient care with other therapy professionals.

• Understands and complies with PPS, Medicare, and other reimbursement regulations.

• Ortho Practice - Will work with surgical patients who have had joint replacements and abide by the standards of care set forth by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team. Will complete the required amount of education specific to hip and knee replacement as outlined by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team which follows DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

• Maintains clinical skills, knowledge, and competence by attending in services, workshops, and conferences on topics pertinent to Physical Therapy. Provides servicing to staff following conference attendance. Ensures that conference materials are accessible to staff.

• Documents patient care appropriately with attention to Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and Worker's Compensation reimbursement requirements.

• Provides in-service education regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments.

• Actively assists with the development of new programs and services in Physical Therapy.

• Maintains awareness of professional issues through membership in professional organizations and reading professional publications. Bring pertinent matters to the attention of others on staff.

• Attends departmental staff meetings and reads and signs off on minutes of meetings not attended.

• Supervises the activities of the assistant-level staff when appropriate, considering their level of education and training. Ensures adherence to all state mandates and professional organizations'standards for using assistant-level staff. Bring performance issues to the attention of the Director.

• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring that the department orientation checklist and basic competencies are completed per departmental procedure.

• Acts as Clinical Instructor to affiliating students per department procedure.

• Performs operational duties promptly.

• Completes all operational paperwork per department procedure including daily charges and Medicare Certifications when required.

• Assists in the departmental Quality Improvement processes by completing the Chart Review Monitor as scheduled per department procedure.

• Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all system and department infection control procedures.

• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.

• Other duties as consistent with this role

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Responsible, supportive team player.

• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or Doctorate preferred.

• Licensed as a PT in the State of Maine.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

OSHA standards Category I, exposure to blood/body fluids or tissue. Must be able to work in a high [1] paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required.

Exposed to disease, illness, infections, strains, and physical injury. Must possess the physical and

mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a

combination of sitting, (standing up to 8+ hours), twisting, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Some stress is related to a

high level of responsibility for quality care. The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written

instructions in English is required.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).