UCP of Central Arizona Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Physical Therapist (Clinic) Department:Therapy

Reports To:Therapy Clinic Manager Category: Exempt/Salary

Supervises:Interns

Job Function

ThePhysical Therapist provides direct Physical Therapy services to members and families that UCP serves in a clinic setting.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides assessments and direct therapy services in individual or small group sessions at the main site or satellite locations. Participates with teachers and other therapists in extending therapy into programs other than UCP.
  • Develops a therapeutic approach to exercises that can be carried out in the home and relates to daily living with consumers, families, and/or caregivers. Assists consumers, families, and/or caregivers to follow through on programs developed.
  • Works as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team on the implementation of individual goals and objectives for each consumer.
  • Completes evaluations, contact notes, IFSP/ISP’s and all written documentation as needed. In conjunction with the staff, consultants, and referral sources, develops prescriptive physical therapy programs for individuals. Identifies needs for adaptive equipment and prosthetic devices. Attends and contributes to staff meetings and case conferences.
  • Assists in training in the use of adaptive equipment and/or prosthetic devices.
  • Coordinates services and physical therapy programs and services with other community agencies and professional groups.
  • Assists with providing staff in-services.
  • Supervision of physical therapy students.
  • Meets productivity benchmarks
  • Other duties as necessary to promote physical development and ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of members and families.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Master's degree in Physical Therapy, with a pediatric internship. Verifiable experience writing prescriptive programs.

Preferred: Master's degree in Physical Therapy, with one or more years of experience working with children with developmental or multiple disabilities. Verifiable experience developing and implementing IFSP/IEP's in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Licenses/Certificates:

  • Must possess Registered Physical Therapist License.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage per UCP policy.

Requirements:

  • Must meet agency licensure standards for fingerprinting, CPR and First aid.
  • Advanced computer skills. Ability to use technology on hardware devices, mobile phones and software programs
  • Must have internet access.
  • Must have reliable transportation with daily access to vehicle

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) mediumto heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

training Requirements

To conform to UCP guidelines, Administration department employees must complete the following training:

  • ADA Compliance Overview & Exam: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Anti-Harassment Training: To be completed within 2 weeks of hire
  • ARTICLE 9: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • CPR & FIRST AID: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Cultural Competency: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Developmental Disabilities: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • HIPAA/HIPAA Violations Sanctions Policy: To be completed first date of hire
  • Incident Reporting: To be completed first date of hire
  • Initial Data Security Training: Initial Data Security Training
  • Limited English Proficiency Overview & Exam: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Mandatory Reporting: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • Records Management & Retention: To be completed within 30 days of hire

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  • Standards of Conduct: To be completed within 30 days of hire
  • State Employee Driver: To be completed within 30 days of hire

Work Environment

The work environment includes an office environment, out in the community and travel by automobile. Exposure to changing weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

This description is intended to describe the essential responsibilities;it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and the CEO retains the right to add or change the duties any time

FORM Validation

This description is intended to describe the essential responsibilities, it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and the Department Director retains the right to add or change the duties any time.

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Physical Therapist (Clinic) Job Description; revised 11/2/2018