PHYSICAL THERAPIST - 11172025-72368

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), EAST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY HOMES DIVISION, GREENE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

OR

Graduation from a physical therapist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Education (CAPTE) and approved by the Board of Physical Therapy.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Licensure or temporarily permitted to practice as a Physical Therapist by the Health Related Board.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional physical therapy work of average difficulty and may perform supervisory work of routine difficulty; and related work as required. This is the entry-working class in the Physical Therapy sub-series. An employee in this class is certified to perform professional-level physical therapy work and directs a physical therapy program where the principles and techniques of treating disease, bodily weaknesses, or physical defects are applied through therapeutic exercises, mobilization, and other physical remedies. This class differs from Physical Therapy Director in that an incumbent of the latter directs all professional and paraprofessional physical therapy personnel at a facility or agency.

Responsibilities

1. Administers physical therapy screenings and/or evaluation procedures in order to determine an individual's present skill level and needs. Develops treatment programs as indicated by evaluation results to best meet the needs of the service recipient and updates individual treatment as needed.
2. Uses behavioral management techniques as a means to modify service recipient behaviors to promote successful outcomes. Assists and ensures service recipients receive prompt medical/mental health care from appropriate personnel and implements crisis plans to promote welfare and safety of service recipients.
3. Provides discipline-specific consults as requested by other professionals to promote optimal outcomes. Identifies and recognizes changes in an individual's status such as medical or behavioral issues that may interfere with the implementation and performance of overall plan of care.
4. Operates and monitors proper use of adaptive equipment by individuals engaged in therapy to ensure appropriate usage and needs of the client being met. Orders equipment and materials needed in the implementation of therapeutic treatment and maintains equipment.
5. Investigates, responds, and resolves complaints and other disputes among staff, customers, and other sources to provide the most effective use of program resources and positive outcomes through mediation, discussions, or other problem solving techniques deemed appropriate.
6. Provides information to outside agencies, vendors, manufacturers or medical personnel and/or other disciplines regarding progress and effectiveness of intervention to ensure goals and objective are being addressed. Explains assessment results, medical terminology, and/or treatment plans to provide clarity and understanding in a manner appropriate for the individuals.
7. Generates goals for assigned subordinates. Analyses, interprets, and provides feedback on performance data to improve program outcomes and staff effectiveness.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Business Insight
2. Nimble Learning
3. Customer Focus
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Instills Trust

1. Education and Training
2. Physical Therapy Principles and Methods
3. Psychology

1. Monitoring
2. Active Learning and Listening
3. Instructing
4. Critical Thinking
5. Service Orientation

1. Written Comprehension
2. Multilimb Coordination
3. Problem Sensitivity
4. Multilimb Strength
5. Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

1. ADL (Activities Daily Living Equipment)
2. Exercise Equipment
3. Assessment Tools and Equipment
4. Printer/Scanner/Copier
5. Durable Medical Equipment