Volunteer Physical Therapist

    
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for providing patient care including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing special physical therapy treatments.

	**Volunteers with any of the following experience or skills are encouraged to apply and discuss how he/she can best work with the clinic.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and may receive clinical supervision by the Medical Director.

NEEDED FUNCTIONS:

1.	Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with patient/family.
2.	Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians and other departments about impact of PT factors on patient health status.
3.	Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for medical record. 
4.	Complies with appropriate clinic policies related to infection control and safety regulations. 
5.	Educates patient/ family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises. Serves as information/ education resource for patients, families, and staff.
6.	Documents patient’s status and history, diagnosis, treatment plan, evaluation results, observations and progress in the medical record in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.

EDUCATION: BS in physical therapy; successful completion of clinical internship.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience as PT, preferably in clinic setting.

REQUIREMENTS: Current state PT license.

KNOWLEDGE:

1.	Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards and applications. 
2.	Knowledge of clinic policies / procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, and quality control requirements.
3.	Knowledge of how to use/maintain physical therapy equipment.

SKILLS:

1.	Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
2.	Skill in using PT equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status.
3.	Skill in effectively maintaining equipment, successfully completing competency testing.

ABILITIES:

1.	Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff.
2.	Ability to evaluate utilization and quality data and make necessary modifications in performance.
3.	Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form and via effective problem resolution.
4.	Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others in a way that supports the center’s mission to share the love of Christ through quality healthcare to those in need.

ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily exam and exercise room settings. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinic environment.  OSHA Category 2 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require unplanned tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Considerable physical activity related to patient care including standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Must be able to lift/ carry equipment up to 100 pounds and to move apparatus as needed. Requires the ability to transfer / transport patients safely. Must have eye-hand coordination. Occasional stress from dealing with patient noncompliance.  

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requir_ements. Responsibilities. knowledge. skills. abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.