Physical Therapist (PT) - Mary Immaculate Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their professional education, knowledge, and skills. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, gathers information from relevant sources, and develops treatment plans with specific goals. They provide direct therapy in line with each patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards, instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and maintain accurate records of treatment and progress in the electronic medical record. The role also includes coordinating services, maintaining productivity and quality standards, complying with departmental safety and infection-control policies, and supervising physical therapist assistants’ treatment and professional growth where applicable.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Demonstrates general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Has analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Has interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Can work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information, and develop appropriate treatment plans with specific goals.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Provide daily direct therapy according to patients’ plans of care and current standards of physical therapy practice.
- Instruct patients and their families in therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment provided and patient progress.
- Document care, coordination of services, orders, and goals accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
- Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
- Maintain the required level of productivity without compromising quality, and deliver efficient and effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, education, and annual compliance requirements.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
