Physical Therapist 1 PD

Job Summary

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties of an operational level physical therapist. The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem P.T. works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem P.T. with specific pediatric competencies may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Per Diem P.T. plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy modalities and procedures. The Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem P.T. may also provide guidance to support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, as needed.

Department Overview:

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is to provide evidence-based, patient- centered physical therapy services for the community, and to educate scholarly, socially sensitive clinicians, educators, and researchers in physical therapy and rehabilitation science who will lead the profession into the next century. Physical therapy students and clinical faculty participate as part of a team within an environment of health care that is patient focused and directed towards building the scientific base of clinical practice, with an eye toward equity, quality, accessibility, and efficiency.

Note: If this is a reclassification request or a replacement with significant changes, please briefly describe (no more than 2 paragraphs) the significant changes that have taken place since the position was last reviewed. Additionally, please provide a copy of the former job description for the position.

Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications that must be possessed by any candidate to be considered for the position. These qualifications will be included in the job posting and will be used to screen applicants. Please include qualifications that are objective and quantifiable such as years of experience required, educational degrees, etc.

Please list:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:

Licenses and certifications that a candidate must possess to be considered for the position.

Please list:

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist with the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance, and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualifications that an ideal candidate would possess, but are not minimally required for a candidate to be considered for the position.

Please list:

• Minimum of one year outpatient patient care experience.
• Prior physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.
• Possession of a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.
• Possession of a Board Certification from the APTA.
• Prior EMR documentation experience.

Problem Solving

Please provide 2-3 examples of problem solving for this position as described below (please be brief: 1-3 sentences for each example).

Common problems solved by the employee:

• Evaluate effectiveness of PT intervention in preparation for discharge

• Determine appropriate plan of care for patients based on medical necessity while taking into account insurance restrictions

• Communicate with referring providers and other allied health professionals to provide optimal care

Less frequent and more complex problems solved by the employee:

• Assist with research projects as appropriate

• Clinical teaching with students from DPT program

Problems/situations that are referred to this employee''s supervisor:

• Addressing faculty non-compliance

• Decisions regarding insurance eligibility and benefits

• Responding to formal student complaints

Management of Funds:

Does this position require oversight or management funds?

If No: Please skip this section.

If Yes: Please complete the budget grid.

Describe the degree to which the incumbent is directly responsible for the management of funds. Indicate the variety of funding sources under the incumbent's control:

Type of Budget

Number of Budgets

Current yr. expenditures $

Operating Funds

Contracts and Grants

Recharge Operations

Generated Income Funds (professional fees, etc)

Endowments

Other Sources (please identify)

Total

Supervision

Complete this section ONLY if the incumbent in this position performs at least 3 of the responsibilities listed below in the supervision of 2 or more UCSF employees. Positions that give work assignments to other employees and review their work products, but do not perform at least 3 of these functions are typically LEAD positions, not supervisory positions.

• Independently selects subordinates OR participates in the interviews and recommends who should be hired;
• Independently determines subordinates'' performance ratings OR recommends performance ratings:
• Independently decides within budgetary limitations the amount of subordinate merit increases, whom will be selected for promotional opportunities, and whether to request the reclassification of a position, OR recommends these actions;
• Has independent authority to issue written warnings and suspensions and determines what discipline should be imposed upon a subordinate OR recommends such actions;
• Has independent authority to resolve grievances or complaints OR formulates and recommends a resolution to grievances or complaints.

Indicate employees supervised, job title and FTE.

Employee Supervised

Job Title

FTE %

Please list the names of a few current employees who are performing this identical role:

Please follow your department''s procedures for management review and then submit to Human Resources

(Signature below is only required for hard-copy retention within the department. Electronic submission does not require signatures.)

Supervisor Name:

Heather Bhide

Supervisor Title

HS ASST CLIN PROF-HCOMP

Employee Signature:

Supervisor Signature:

Date:

Date:

Addendum: Physical Job Requirements Job Title: PHYS THER 1 PD - 9487__

Never

Occasional

1%- - 33%

Frequent 34%-66%

Continuous 67%-100%

Never

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34%-66%

Continuous 67%-100%

Activity

Activity

Body Positions

Sitting

Pull

Pulling 0-20 lbs.

Standing

Pulling 21-30 lbs.

Walking

Pulling 31-60 lbs.

Squatting

Pulling over 60 lbs.

Bending

Hand/Arm

Fine finger manipulation

x

Waist Twisting

Gross manipulation

Kneeling

Simple grasp

Crawling (Pediatrics)

Power grasp

Climbing

Climbing stairs

Repetitive hand/arm use

x

Climbing ladders

Exposures

Loud noise

Reaching shoulder height

Dust, fumes or gases

Reaching below shoulder height

Chemicals or toxic substances

Lifting

Lifting 0-20 lbs.

Latex

Lifting over 60 lbs.

Other

Ability to differentiate color

Lifting up to ___ lbs. overhead

Verbal communication

Lifting up to ___ lbs. above waist

Operating motor vehicles

Lifting up to ___ lbs. below waist

Use of protective equipment

Carrying

Carrying 0-20 lbs.

Other:_____

Carrying 21- 30 lbs.

Carrying 31-60 lbs.

Carrying over 60 lbs.

Push

Pushing 0-20 lbs.

Pushing 21-30 lbs.

Pushing 31-60 lbs.

Pushing over 60 lbs.

Key Responsibilities

List key functions and the estimated percentage of time spent performing each of the position's. Indicate which responsibilities are considered "Essential" to the successful performance of the job as defined by the EEOC: "Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform…You should carefully examine each job to determine which functions or tasks are essential to performance." The following website can provide guidance: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/dismgmt/article/1205

Example:

25% Essential/Yes - Administration:. Under general supervision, oversee all aspects of the administrative office; Interact with university officials, faculty, staff and representatives from outside agencies; Assist in the preparation and coordination of Federal and non-federal grant applications from initial submission to annual progress reports; Prepare and track purchasing and payment authorizations

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

20%

Yes

Performs physical therapy evaluations on referral by a licensed physician and administers various muscle, neurological, gait, functional and developmental tests to determine a patient''s physical limitations.

• Evaluates effectiveness of PT intervention in preparation for discharge

50%

Yes

Administers direct patient care, utilizing the full range of physical therapy techniques as outlined in the Series Concept.

• Determines appropriate plan of care for patients based on medical necessity while taking into account insurance restrictions

5%

Yes

Delegates and coordinates any part of a patient''s therapeutic intervention which can be legally and appropriately done by support staff.

10%

Yes

Prepares, maintains and transmits accurate patient care records as required including services rendered, progress notes, discharge notes and third party payer reports (e.g., CCS, MediCare, Medi-Cal forms).

5%

Yes

Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, families, department staff, managers and other hospital personnel.

• Communicates with referring providers and other allied health professionals to provide optimal care

5%

Yes

Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities as needed and at the discretion of the assistant director or director.

• Assists with research projects as appropriate
• Clinical teaching with students from DPT program

5%

Yes

Represents the department as a professional.

100%

(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Key Responsibilities

List key functions and the estimated percentage of time spent performing each of the position's. Indicate which responsibilities are considered "Essential" to the successful performance of the job as defined by the EEOC: "Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform…You should carefully examine each job to determine which functions or tasks are essential to performance." The following website can provide guidance: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/dismgmt/article/1205

Example:

25% Essential/Yes - Administration:. Under general supervision, oversee all aspects of the administrative office; Interact with university officials, faculty, staff and representatives from outside agencies; Assist in the preparation and coordination of Federal and non-federal grant applications from initial submission to annual progress reports; Prepare and track purchasing and payment authorizations

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

20%

Yes

Performs physical therapy evaluations on referral by a licensed physician and administers various muscle, neurological, gait, functional and developmental tests to determine a patient''s physical limitations.

• Evaluates effectiveness of PT intervention in preparation for discharge

50%

Yes

Administers direct patient care, utilizing the full range of physical therapy techniques as outlined in the Series Concept.

• Determines appropriate plan of care for patients based on medical necessity while taking into account insurance restrictions

5%

Yes

Delegates and coordinates any part of a patient''s therapeutic intervention which can be legally and appropriately done by support staff.

10%

Yes

Prepares, maintains and transmits accurate patient care records as required including services rendered, progress notes, discharge notes and third party payer reports (e.g., CCS, MediCare, Medi-Cal forms).

5%

Yes

Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, families, department staff, managers and other hospital personnel.

• Communicates with referring providers and other allied health professionals to provide optimal care

5%

Yes

Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities as needed and at the discretion of the assistant director or director.

• Assists with research projects as appropriate
• Clinical teaching with students from DPT program

5%

Yes

Represents the department as a professional.

100%

(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)