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Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapist provides high quality physical therapy services and learning opportunities and is also responsible for the treatment of physical therapy patients.

• Evaluate and treat a wide variety of patient types; develop treatment plans and set goals to address patient needs
• Implement treatments utilizing appropriate modalities, manual therapy techniques, and exercises
• Document patient care activities as well as changes to the patient plan of care
• Confer with physical therapy staff/medical team and discuss modification/coordination of treatment plans
• Assist with proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment; ensure safety standards are met
• May provide supervisory responsibilities within the PT department including supervising staff, solving problems, and maintaining department operations
• Provide assistance to the PT manager in coordinating work, participating in interviews, selecting staff and making purchases
• Interview, supervise, and train Penn State physical therapy volunteers and Kinesiology students; supervise student learning hours for multiple levels of volunteers and interns and write recommendations for graduate school or employment
• Design and maintain physical therapy templates utilizing the Point and Click software
• Design and complete quality improvement initiatives
• Present in-service programs to staff and others as needed to promote the department
• Keep abreast of new developments in physical therapy by attending clinics, seminars, and meetings

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00