Physical Therapist, Acute Adult, Relief

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing physical therapy services such as exercise, gait training, patient/family education and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility, flexibility and decreasing pain. Therapists evaluate each appropriately referred patient, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the physical therapy treatment plan. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation. Schedule: This position requires availability 4 shifts per 2 week pay period, with 2 of those shifts on weekends, as determined according to the Employer's nee

Requirements

A license with the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board as a Physical Therapist; OR Completed an accredited physical therapy educational program and be eligible to obtain an Oregon Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.
At the time of appointment must have at least a temporary permit
Current American Heart BLS CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Acute hospital, SNF, inpatient rehab experience or student affiliation

Responsibilities

Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment
Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress
Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of strategies, precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant
Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for PTAs, aides and volunteers
Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
Provides consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications
Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for PT and PTA students
Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule
Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to- face situations
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients and families, other healthcare team members, in a timely and cost-efficient, courteous manner
Other Duties as Assigned