A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
Overview Physical Therapist, Unit C - IDD Full Time, 80
Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Peninsula Overview:
Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives. To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. Modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. Responsibilities Clinical practice - including evaluation and treatment of patients Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice. Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios Involves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient's progress, needs and discharge planning. Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served. Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff. Assists with training, orientation and supervision of support staff. Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned students. Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits. Meets established target for Quality/outcome measures Service/patient satisfaction measures Financial/productivity measures Growth/patients-per-day measures Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to: Supervision of support staff Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA) Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc. Complete partnering activities per established targets per month. Physician office visits Community lectures/volunteer Case Manager visits/marketing Provide in-services Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year experience preferred. Professional organization membership preferred. Good communication skills required
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee Physical Therapy License. CPR required.
