Sr Physical Therapist | Germantown | Full-Time | Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Germantown, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Physical Therapist is responsible for providing guidance and support to rehab staff in the assigned area. Plans and provides physical therapy treatment for patients in accordance with professional and MLH standards of treatment. Contributes to specific programs and projects supporting the department.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
1-3 years Physical therapy
Physical Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in the assigned area of practice.
Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in field of specialty.
Demonstrated ability to interact with peers, medical staff, patients/families and other constituents involved in patient care.
Knowledgeable of the system through which the patient must move in order to obtain care.
Must have excellent skills in verbal and written communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Displays sensitivity, compassion, and respect for people of diverse cultures.
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to exercise judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day direction to associates in assigned area.
Assists in scheduling to ensure adequate departmental staffing, participates in interviewing and training potential new Associates, provides input into Associate evaluations and corrective actions and collaborates with technical staff in organizing daily workflow.
Serves as a resource for associates, answering questions, researching issues, and resolving problems.
Performs initial patient assessments.
Assesses history, medical diagnosis, and current condition of assigned patients.
Ensures that policies, procedures, and standards of Physical Therapy are followed at all times.
Performs and implements patient treatments based on assessment and written plan.
Performs patient treatment activities to reduce physical, emotional and social limitations including teaching self care skills and the use of adaptive equipment, including mobility, manual dexterity and daily activities; assisting patients to maintain maximum function by teaching proper body mechanics and adaptations to daily activities and assessing patient's potential to return to work and determining appropriate referrals.
Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records.
Documents and changes in patient's condition and any resulting changes in patient treatment (both physical and human response).
Evaluates treatment plan and patient's response to treatment.
Re-assesses short-term goals as needed.
Identifies patient specific Physical Therapy rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education for patients and their families.
Assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
Documents learner response and outcomes of teaching.
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.