The physical therapist will provide direct therapy and develop treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage equipment and provide competency-based training to staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee. Previous experience in the developmental disabilities field is required.
CarePosition: Physical Therapist Job Summary Flexible hours to be consistent with providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their natural environments: home, day program, and community. To work as an interdisciplinary team member to implement support plans that facilitate clients in reaching their full potential. To promote professional development in the ICF/IID department. To provide critical competency based teaching to direct care management and staff to facilitate continuity of care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Function as a member of the comprehensive assessment process for clients supported in the ICF/IID department, providing data collection, analysis, and functional recommendations for at risk individuals with comprehensive needs. Maintain appropriate documentation of follow through on recommended actions.
Perform direct therapy for individuals.
Based upon assessment and determination of need, develop a treatment plan for each individual, which describe the purpose and proper procedure relating to all positioning, mobility, and orthotic devices.
Implement treatment plans by providing competency based training to residential and day program staff.
Required participation in all client
Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT) meetings, to include: Planning and ISP meeting documentation required to complete support plan, presentation of physical therapy assessment, development of appropriate goals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate with each individual’s IDT to procure and maintain in good repair all positioning, mobility, and orthotic devices which are appropriate for those individuals.
Perform and document quarterly preventative maintenance checks on all equipment. Coordinate any needed repairs or replacement of equipment.
Attend with individuals, as appropriate, doctor appointments, clinic visits, and meetings with equipment vendors.
Provide Physical Therapy Supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Provide 24/7 on-call service for all PT equipment and other PT emergencies for ICF individuals.
Assist with Orientation instruction of Challenges in Physical Management.
Maintain written, electronic and verbal confidentiality, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, for individuals served.
Participate in continuing education to further professional skills related to physical therapy practice in the field of developmental disabilities, and for licensure renewal.
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualifications
Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from approved program.
Experience
Previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service.
Physical
Requirements: Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Professional
Skills: Licensed or eligible for license in Tennessee. Able to function independently and as a team member. Able to teach and train in a variety of settings and to people with a variety of educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Supervisory
Structure: Reports to the
ICF/IID
Senior
Assistant
Director of
Quality
Supports
Job
Requirements: 90-Day Evaluation Period. All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation.
