Physical Therapist - Full-time

pGlenn Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community./pp /ppJob SummarybrUnder the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services and/or Rehab Supervisor, the Physical Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. Effective supervisory skills are needed, along with good communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships. The individual in this position must have initiative, be innovative, possess a sense of responsibility, integrity and sound judgment; follow standards of proper conduct, and abide by facility policies and standards of care. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy support staff, and Physical Therapy students. The Physical Therapist contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development./pp /ppQualificationsbrPossesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state. At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist is preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order./pp /ppDuties and ResponsibilitiesbrProvides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:brAssessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.brAssesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Less a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.brDirecting physical therapy treatment.brProvides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.brInstructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.brDetermining priority needs for physical therapybrReporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.brInitiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.brMay educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.brPrepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.brParticipates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy.brProvides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.brProvides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.brParticipates in the interdisciplinary group.brActively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.brParticipates in home health orientation program.brProvides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate./p pGlenn Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community./pp /ppJob SummarybrUnder the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services and/or Rehab Supervisor, the Physical Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. Effective supervisory skills are needed, along with good communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships. The individual in this position must have initiative, be innovative, possess a sense of responsibility, integrity and sound judgment; follow standards of proper conduct, and abide by facility policies and standards of care. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy support staff, and Physical Therapy students. The Physical Therapist contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development./pp /ppQualificationsbrPossesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state. At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist is preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order./pp /ppDuties and ResponsibilitiesbrProvides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:brAssessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.brAssesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Less a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.brDirecting physical therapy treatment.brProvides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.brInstructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.brDetermining priority needs for physical therapybrReporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.brInitiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.brMay educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.brPrepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.brParticipates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy.brProvides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.brProvides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.brParticipates in the interdisciplinary group.brActively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.brParticipates in home health orientation program.brProvides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate./p

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