Physical Therapist (MHO)

Beacon Health System-posted 3 months ago

South Bend, IN

5,001-10,000 employees

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The position involves evaluating patients, planning treatment programs, and performing physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery. The role includes participation in departmental programs and activities, serving as a role model of quality clinical practice, and acting as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams, and interns. The position reports to Therapy Department Leadership and includes a sign-on bonus of $2,500.

Completes appropriate assessment per physician's orders and diagnosis or based on patient's report and symptoms for direct access patients.
Develops individualized treatment plan including time-based functional goals.
Reassesses the patient and modifies treatment plan appropriately with respect to objective findings.
Communicates directly with physician regarding any requests for changes to physician prescribed therapy.
Assures prescription is current.
Oversees and supervises patient treatment planning with therapy assistants.
Follows all practice act and regulatory guidelines for assistant supervision and patient management.
Begins discharge planning at the time of evaluation.
Incorporates skills learned at continuing education/in-services into daily practice.
Utilizes a variety of appropriate evidence-based treatment techniques through individualized treatment planning to optimize outcomes.
Instructs patient/family in therapeutic activities, provides hand-out materials when appropriate, and documents in the medical records.
Communicates with patients and families in a way that is professional and appropriate to their level of understanding and need.
Meets productivity expectations for assigned area.
Proactively seeks to assist others when personal caseload is less than productivity expectation.
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in managing caseload on a daily basis.
Accepts responsibility/accountability and performs daily support activities when those personnel are not available.
Actively and appropriately participates in meetings, program development, special projects, performance improvement, etc.
Meets all defined deadlines (license, CPR, mandatory ins., TB).
Holds self accountable for all information related to policy and regulatory guidelines presented in meetings, in-services, in writing and verbally.
Collaborates with all disciplines/ancillary personnel to effectively manage patients.
Adheres to department policy time frames for completion of all paperwork (evaluations, notes, and discharge summary).
Completes all documentation related to patient assessment tools used for outcomes and or regulatory compliance.
Signs/cosigns documentation appropriately per practice act and policy.
Maintains professional membership and is encouraged to participate in organizational activities and meetings.
After attending continuing education, presents an in-service that will enhance staff knowledge and skills.
Serves as a clinical resource related to rehabilitation therapy for other staff throughout the organization and community.
Maintains knowledge of clinical practice through literature review.

Successful completion of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Indiana.
State issued Driver's License.
Familiarity with use of modalities and equipment needed to complete standard treatments offered.
Current BLS certification.

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