Title: | Licensed Physical Therapist |
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ID: | 2047 |
Location: | Leadville, CO |
Job Posting Close Date: | Open Until Filled |
Pay Range: | $40.00 - $45.00, Hourly |
Exempt Status: | Non-exempt (hourly) |
Benefits & Other Compensation: | Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Matching 403(b), Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance |
LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Working Title: Licensed Physical Therapist
Approved By: SVH Therapy Services Manager
Created Date: 07/21/2021
Revised Date: 03/30/2023
Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00, Hourly
Schedule: Full-time
Exemption Status: FLSA Non-exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Program,
Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, and Voluntary Benefits.
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Under the general direction of the Therapy Services Manager the Physical Therapist administers procedures and modalities such as exercise, heat, electrical devices, and massage. Follows prescription/orders by a physician. Evaluates and recommends additional modification of treatment and is responsible for safety of patients. Designs and uses adaptive exercise equipment. Registration and state license required. | |
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POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) |
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Physical Therapist
Rule 1 – Delegation of Duties The purpose of this rule is to clarify the special practice authorities addressed in § 12-41-113, C.R.S. A. A physical therapist performing an initial examination and evaluation shall be the therapist of record for that patient unless an authorized physical therapist transfers the responsibility to another physical therapist through documentation in the patient records. B. A physical therapist shall rely on their expertise and decision making capability when determining the most appropriate utilization of an unlicensed person to provide for the delivery of service that is safe, effective, and efficient. C. A physical therapist may supervise no more than three unlicensed personnel at one time. Unlicensed personnel for the purposes of these rules and the Physical Therapy Practice Act include physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and physical therapist students. D. The physical therapist of record must personally perform and cannot delegate to unlicensed individuals the interpretation of referrals, initial examinations and evaluations, diagnosis and prognosis, development and modification of plans of care, determination of discharge criteria, and supervision of all care rendered to the patient/client. These procedures may be transferred to another physical therapist through documentation in the patient records. E. The term “wound debridement” as used in section 12-41-113(3), C.R.S., refers to sharp, enzymatic, selective, and pharmacological wound debridement and can only be performed by a licensed physical therapist unless otherwise authorized by Colorado law. A physical therapist may not delegate such wound debridement to unlicensed personnel, but may delegate soft or non-selective wound debridement to a physical therapist assistant. Rule 2 – Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants The purpose of this rule is to specify supervisory requirements for physical therapist assistants who meet the qualifications under § 12-41-113(1), C.R.S. A. This rule applies to all licensed physical therapists who utilize physical therapist assistants in their practice. A physical therapist is responsible for all care provided by physical therapist assistants under his or her supervision. B. For the purposes of these rules and regulations, the physical therapist may supervise the physical therapist assistant performing all acts that are included in the practice of physical therapy as defined in § 12-41-103(6), C.R.S., except for the therapies and procedures identified in Rule 1(D) above or acts that are otherwise prohibited by law. Physical therapist assistants may perform soft or non-selective wound debridement as noted in Rule 1(E), but may not perform sharp, enzymatic, selective, and pharmacological wound debridement. C. The physical therapist is responsible for the performance of all services performed by the physical therapist assistant. That responsibility requires the physical therapist to assure those services are performed with a degree of care and skill that would be expected of the licensed physical therapist. The physical therapist is legally accountable for the performance of the physical therapist assistants operating under his or her responsible direction and supervision. D. Section 12-41-113(1), C.R.S., requires a physical therapist to provide responsible direction and supervision of an unlicensed person identified as a physical therapist assistant. Responsible direction and supervision is hereby defined as direction and supervision provided by a physical therapist that assumes accountability for the delegated acts of the unlicensed person identified as a physical therapist assistant. E. The following condition must be met before a physical therapist can utilize a physical therapist assistant: a licensed physical therapist must be designated and recorded in the patient/client records as responsible for supervising the care and interventions provided by the physical therapist assistant. That physical therapist must consistently provide for the planning, evaluating, and supervising of all care rendered to the patient/client. F. A physical therapist assistant may not supervise other physical therapist assistants or unlicensed personnel. Rule 3 – Supervision of Unlicensed Personnel Who Are Not Physical Therapist Assistants The purpose of this rule is to clarify the supervision requirements for other unlicensed persons providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist who are not qualified to practice as a physical therapist assistant as defined by § 12-41-113(1), C.R.S. A. A physical therapist is responsible for the care provided by other unlicensed personnel under his or her supervision. All other unlicensed persons participating in the delivery of physical therapy who are not physical therapist assistants as defined by § 12-41-113(1), C.R.S., shall be deemed as physical therapy aides. B. A physical therapist may supervise no more than three (3) unlicensed personnel at one time. Unlicensed personnel for the purposes of this rule and the Physical C. Therapy Practice Act include physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and physical therapist students. D. Section 12-41-113(1), C.R.S., requires a physical therapist to provide direct supervision of physical therapy aides. Direct supervision shall mean supervision that is on the premises and in the same building where any such unlicensed personnel are practicing. E. A physical therapist shall periodically evaluate and observe the performance of the physical therapy aides under his or her supervision to ensure that the intervention rendered meets the standard of care. F. A physical therapist assumes accountability for the delegated acts of the unlicensed person defined as a physical therapy aide. G. Wound debridement and joint mobilization shall not be delegated to physical therapy aide. Rule 4 – Authorized Practice Of Physical Therapy By A Person Not Licensed In Colorado The purpose of this rule is to outline the following conditions under which a physical therapist not licensed in Colorado may practice for a temporary period of time under § 12-41-114(1)(f), C.R.S.: A. The entity wishing to employ or engage the services of a visiting, unlicensed physical therapist must notify the Director at least one week prior to the start date and must document the need for employing or engaging the services of a visiting, unlicensed physical therapist. This requirement also applies to continuing education courses. B. The visiting, unlicensed physical therapist must possess a current and active license or registration in good standing in another state or country and provide a copy of the license to the Director at least one week prior to practicing in Colorado. |
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* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned. |
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POSITION (MINIMUM) REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
Position Title: Licensed Physical Therapist |
OTHER SKILLS
♦ Organizational
♦ Verbal
♦ Interpersonal
♦ Customer Relations
♦ Grammar/Spelling
♦ Read/Comprehend written instructions
♦ Follow verbal instructions
♦ Computer: EMR, Outlook, Word
♦ Typing, Clerical Competence
♦ Other (specify): N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
♦ Heavy Work - (Exert up to 100 pounds force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds force frequently, and/or 20 pounds force constantly)
Evaluate the requirements and activity percentage in time for this position based on the following:
1 - Not at all (0%), 2 - Occasionally (1-33%), 3 - Frequently (34-66%), 4 - Continuously (67-100%)
2 Climbing
3 Bending
2 Crouching
3 Squatting
1 Crawling
2 Kneeling
2 Balancing
3 Reaching above head
3 Reaching above shoulder
3 Twisting at waist
3 Push/pull
3 Lift/carry
3 Lift from floor level up
3 Lift from waist level up
MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
♦ Manages stress appropriately
♦ Makes decisions under pressure
♦ Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
♦ Handles multiple priorities
♦ Works independently
♦ Work in confined/crowded areas
HAZARDS
♦ Exposure to communicable disease
♦ CRT (Computer monitor)
♦ Have good manual dexterity
♦ Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
♦ Ability to see
Minimum requirements of this position require individual to:
♦ Stand for varies hour(s) p/day
♦ Sit for varies hour(s) p/day
♦ Walk for varies hour(s) p/day
♦ Distinguish colors
List Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be used in this position:
♦ Gloves
♦ Gown
♦ Mask
♦ Respirator, including N95 or PAPR
♦ Face Shield/Goggles
♦ Aprons
Other (specify): N/A
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
None, although St. Vincent Health reserves the right to amend, add, or delete any preferred knowledge, skills, or abilities related to this position in its sole discretion and at any time.
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
None, although St. Vincent Health reserves the right to amend, add, or delete any required knowledge, skills, or abilities related to this position in its sole discretion and at any time.
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all the essential functions of this position.
Employee Signature:__________________________ Date: _________
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