Physical Therapist - In Motion Harbour View

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant's treatment interventions and professional growth.
• May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree