Physical Therapist
About The Position
As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day, you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient-care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer-service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competencies, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Appropriately assesses patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Physical Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Staff will be assigned only age ranges for which they meet education, experience, and training. Patients 0-21 years old with CCS coverage are to be treated by CCS paneled therapists or oversight by a CCS paneled therapist. Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential. Develops, implements & modifies treatment plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals. Utilizes evidence-based practice as available. Incorporates patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests/ goals in the development and execution of treatment plan. Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts). Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients' responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows handoff guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Other Physical Therapy or higher degree
- New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience
- Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Master's Other Physical Therapy or higher degree, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations
- Develop and update individualized plans of care
- Provide a variety of direct treatments
- Meet patient-care productivity standards
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families
- Promote a positive customer-service environment
- Appropriately assess patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Physical Therapy according to established guidelines
- Establish functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential
- Develop, implement & modify treatment plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals
- Utilize evidence-based practice as available
- Incorporate patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests/ goals in the development and execution of treatment plan
- Provide patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission
- Work to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts)
- Establish and follow patient precautions
- Observe patients' responses to treatment and report unusual occurrences
- Follow handoff guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
