RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction of the Manager, is responsible for providing physical therapy services as determined by physician referral, therapist judgment, and patient needs and desires. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, screening, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, outcomes assessment, education, practice management, consultation, evidence based practice, cultural competence, and promotion of health, wellness, and prevention.

• May be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and care of patients of all ages. Must be competent in the interpretations of the patient’s self-report or behavior and the information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, developmental, and chronological maturation process.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, finger dexterity, sitting.

• Continuous: Reaching below shoulder.

• Frequent: Stooping/bending, reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, repetitive arm/hand motions, lifting up to 2 pounds.

• Occasional: Kneeling, crawling, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods of time, frequent gripping of an object pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds of force, carrying usual weight of 20 pounds.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Occasional exposure to safety hazards, diseases, or contamination.

• Exposure to body fluids and wastes; hazards from electrical.

• Works with mechanical/power equipment; subjected to injury from moving parts of equipment.

• May perform emergency care.

• Subjected to many interruptions and variables throughout the day.

• Required Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, non-sterile or sterile medical gloves, booties and bonnet.

• Must have access to a motor vehicle. Meets and complies with qualifications set forth in QNHCH Fleet/Motor Vehicle Policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Physical Therapist.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations.

• Driver’s abstract or evidence of good driving record.

• Current BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of professional Physical Therapy experience in a home health setting preferred.

• Experience to demonstrate the following:

o Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age of patients served.

o Knowledge of state and federal guidelines/regulations.

o Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

o Strong organization and planning skills: anticipate tasks/prioritize assignments; manage multiple projects, varying schedule and clinical load.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet