Physical Therapist - Maryview Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Maryview Medical Center

locations

Suffolk, VA

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

R242828

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

PRN

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions

Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.

Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.

Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable

Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.

Supervises the physical therapist assistant's treatment interventions and professional growth.

May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.

Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.

Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

X Neonates (0-4 weeks)

X Infant (1-12 months)

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

X Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X General office environment.

X May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

X May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

X May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X May have periods of constant interruptions.

X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

X Prolonged periods of working alone may be possible

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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