Rehab Therapy Manager

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision paid 100% by Facility 3% Retirement match Life Flight & Airlift NW Insurance PTO EIB Employee Assistance Program Local Discounts JOB SUMMARY This is a professional licensed Physical Therapy position which provides leadership of the Physical Therapy Department supervision of assigned staff and direct physical therapy care to eligible patients. An employee in this position works closely with physical therapy staff department and clinic managers nursing staff clinician staff clinic lead physicians administrative staff and patients and their families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Administers physical therapy program including training and supervising hourly and contract staff. Develops therapy programs in accordance with the instructions of a physician through the use of heat cold manual therapy hydrotherapy exercise rest and electricity; administers tens electrical stimulation including iontophoresis ultrasound including phonophoresis intermittent pneumatic compression taping traction and provide patient education and guidance on therapeutic exercises including active passive assistive resistive range of motion breathing postural re-education wheelchair and assistive devices assessment and education balance re-education and training and gait training. Supervises and administers treatment to convalescing patients including muscle testing grading the strength and weakness of different muscles massage and muscle reeducation guided exercise for weakened muscles. Observes condition of patients during treatment and may modify the prescribed treatment if deemed potentially injurious to the health of the patient; consults with the physician to outline long range programs for a patient and reports progress or results. Supervises clinical practice of physical therapy students; demonstrates proper positioning methods and other techniques; teaches exercises to patient or patients family for home treatment. Schedules patients for treatment with assistance of front office coordinator and rehab aide staff; prepares periodic patient progress reports; prepares detailed monthly reports. Responsible for the department s yearly budget. Orders supplies and equipment from appropriate vendors. Perform related duties as assigned by management. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Actively checks and responds to emails throughout the day. Completes all mandatory education within given time-frame. Maintains regulatory requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled. Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes. Actively participates in the department s quality improvement (QI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook. Communicates the mission vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department. Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean. All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy state and federal regulations including not but limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Work Experience Requirements Graduation from a School of Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association required. Current licensure in Washington State required. BLS certification required. Five years of practical physical therapy experience required. Three years management experience in a Rehab Therapy department required. This is a safety sensitive position and subject to RCW 49.44.240(3)(g). OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Language Skills Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers patients customers and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical solutions. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Health s commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee s commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior. THE ORGANIZATION Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989 the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association a private group composed of members of the community. Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry County s Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and well-being of our community through partnership and trust.

Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

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