Relief Physical Therapist

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$58 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Within the scope of practice, the Relief Physical Therapists at LPCHS provide intervention from infancy to adulthood to enhance performance and to optimize movement, development, and function. Under the guidance of Rehab Management, the Relief Physical Therapist performs physical therapy care and is responsible for all clinical aspects for patients including evaluation and treatment planning and progression. The Relief Physical Therapist provides physical or corrective rehabilitation or treatment of a variety of physical conditions to patients in order to achieve and maintain the highest functional level. Treatments include (but not limited to) the use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound and massage, gait and transfer training, and active, passive, and resistive exercises. The Relief Physical Therapist may oversee and guide patient care responsibilities of Physical Therapy Interns, Physical Therapist Assistants and the duties of a Rehabilitation Aide.

Requirements

Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
Physical Therapist by California Physical Therapy Board
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Sound clinical reasoning skills consistent with standards of care and professional practice standards; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution.
Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice.
Knowledge of regulatory practice requirements.
Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.
Ability to work well and build relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patient care; demonstrates self-directed learning skills to remain current with evidence-based practice
Ability to manage clinical caseload
Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition.
Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization.
Knowledge of business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care tasks with medically complicated patient populations.
Determines rehab prognosis and implements the clinically indicated therapy plan of care.
Determines the therapy diagnosis to address impairments and functional movement limitations.
Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques during all phases of the rehabilitation process.
Evaluates, recommends, and trains on the use of durable medical equipment.
May fabricate devices as clinically indicated.
Discharges patients from treatment as clinically indicated, with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and patient/family training.
Communicates discharge plan appropriately to patient, family, and health care team.
Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care.
Makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies.
Initiates and participates in interdisciplinary care planning to meet the needs of each patient and family, including participation in rounds and patient care conferences and communicating with and instructing other care providers.
May contact community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between hospital and community.
Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate and complete, including evaluation, assessment, treatment precautions, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges.
Provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice, during patient assessment, development of physical therapy care plan, patient treatment, family/caregiver training, and discharge planning.
Informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of patient care or caseload volume.