Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Atrium Health Cleveland and Hospital at Home - FT
About The Position
Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays. Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs. Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation. Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed. Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning. Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure. Identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls and/or high utilization of resources that require additional intervention and case conferencing to ensure appropriate care and frequency of service to mitigate risk and ensure high quality outcomes. Provides physical therapy services in the home and acute hospital settings.
Requirements
- Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required.
- BLS is required per policy guidelines.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- 2 years of health care related experience
- Ability to take initiative, strong verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the care team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid driver’s license
- 2 years
Responsibilities
- Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.
- Identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls and/or high utilization of resources that require additional intervention and case conferencing to ensure appropriate care and frequency of service to mitigate risk and ensure high quality outcomes.
- Provides physical therapy services in the home and acute hospital settings.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
