Physical Therapist I

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education. Monitors the treatment activities of PTA's and aides. Rotating weekend work schedule required. After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor. Directs treatment activities of PT assistants and rehabilitation aides.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved bachelor's degree or higher program as a PT.
State Licensure (or eligible) as a PT
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately.
Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measurable, and address functional needs.
Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines.
Goals identified in collaboration with patient, family and other involved team members.
Independently selects and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patient's problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory.
Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per supervisor's observation and chart documentation.
Provides for patient/family educational needs.
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards per rehabilitation area/department.
Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, and or Medicare guidelines.
Demonstrates good time management as evidenced by completing work assignments on time, readily accepting assignments and consistently striving to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use.
Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage in other rehabilitation areas.
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment.
Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes