Physical Therapist - Acute Care Resident

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$52 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist I Resident is a fixed-term, entry-level or early-career Physical Therapist functioning within the Physical Therapy Acute Care Residency program to develop advanced skills in acute care rehabilitation. The PT I Resident performs routine patient care and is responsible for all clinical aspects of assigned patient care, including evaluation and treatment, with supervision as needed, as well as an advanced didactic program designed to facilitate extensive expertise in acute care rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist I Resident is proficient in providing basic clinical care, however is expected to seek guidance from and collaborate with senior physical therapists when evaluating and developing treatment plans for complex cases with multiple diagnoses or who have multiple treatment options. Proficient in evaluating all patients assigned and developing a treatment plan which is agreed upon by physician, patient and/or caregiver. Provides physical or corrective rehabilitation or treatment of any physical condition to achieve and maintain highest functional level, including use of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound and massage, gait and transfer training, and active, passive, and resistive range of motion/exercise.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree required.
Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum.
0-3 years of clinical practice as a Physical Therapist
Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization
Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.
Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance.
Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care.
Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice
Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments.
Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of the practice of clinical specialty
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input.
Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.
Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments.
Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions, and medical condition.
Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
PT - CA Physical Therapist .
BLS - Basic Life Support .

Responsibilities

Assesses and treats within CA licensing Board and American Physical Therapy Association scope of practice; provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice.
Examines, evaluates, and tests patients with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions.
Develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate movement-related impairments, functional limitations and disabilities.
Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques.
Performs age-appropriate competency skills in area of practice with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interventions.
Determines magnitude and impact of physical impairments or movement-related functional limitations, prognosis, plan of therapeutic intervention and appropriate frequency/duration of interventions.
Evaluates for, recommends, applies and, as appropriate, fabricates movement- related assistive, adaptive, protective, prosthetic, and supportive devices and equipment, and trains patients in their use.
Organizes and maintains a patient caseload that meets/exceeds department productivity standards; schedules patients and informs manager if barriers arise.
Ensures documentation/billing are timely, accurate and complete, including precautions, assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges; documentation reflects patient status, participation by patient and family in goal setting.
Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including discharge recommendations, equipment procurement and family training, and communicates plan to patient, family, and team.
Participates in interdisciplinary care planning including participation in rounds and patient care conferences, communicating with, and teaching other care providers; contacts community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between hospital and community.
Participates fully in the educational and didactic activities as outlined in Residency Program requirements.
Utilizes the advanced clinical mentoring received and didactic learning effectively to enhance patient care skill set.
Meets all residency requirements for timely completion of the program including, but not limited to, assignments, exams, residency competency milestones, patient care requirements, observations, grand rounds, journal clubs, teaching, capstone project, etc.