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Job Description:

BHMG Physical Therapy Blankenbaker - Outpatient Clinic

Working Manager Physical Therapist

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job.  Individual may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Carries out the principles of positive customer relations

• Handles departmental operations in order to maintain departmental efficiency and provide clinical interpretation of Policy and Procedures

• Assumes all administrative and supervisory duties in the absence of the Director

• Monitors P.T. department productivity.  Maintains appropriate distribution of patient load among employees and schedules employees appropriately

• Schedules and attends departmental meetings and in-services as requested Organizes in-services for P.T. staff including all the required safety in-services.  Presents in-services to other health care providers and the community at large

• Assumes role as a resource person for the therapists, linking accomplished staff with others as a resource when needed, and/or personally offers suggestions and makes recommendations regarding patient care

• Coordinates the orientation of all new PT employees and assists with the orientation of other Baptist employees to the PT department

• Oversees staff to be certain charges are marked appropriately

• Works closely with the director on P.T. program development and may be responsible for program implementation

• Works closely with Director to insure departmental compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements, e.g., the Office of the Inspector General and KY. state Health standards for patient care.

• Works closely with Director to formulate and revise the Policies and Procedures

• Works closely with Director to formulate and revise Quality program and is responsible for its implementation.   Participates in departmental and corporate wide quality activities

• Assists Director in reviewing and revising P.T. job descriptions and performance appraisal standards.

• Assists Director with annual budget process.  Supplies Director with information needed to order necessary equipment and supplies to provide complete P.T. services

• Documents on employees via tracking sheets; prepares employee evaluations; and conducts the employee evaluation session with the employee. Assists Director in interviewing, hiring and terminating P.T. employees

• Provides input on departmental goals and objectives to the director

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Current Active Kentucky Physical Therapy license

• Two years clinical experience required.

• Basic Life Support Certification required

Out-patient PT, Rehab therapy, Outpatient PT

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.