Physical Therapist - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

• JOB SUMMARY
  • Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
    • By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
      • integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
  • PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
    • By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
      • acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner
      • documenting interventions and responses
      • revising care plans based on patient response.
  • PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
    • By meeting them
      • providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
      • answering questions and requests.
  • MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
    • By completing patient rounds
      • documenting care
      • identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
      • intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
      • reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
      • maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
  • ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
    • By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care
      • measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
      • making or recommending necessary adjustments
      • adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
  • PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
    • By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
      • by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
  • RESPECTS PATIENTS
    • By recognizing their rights
      • providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
      • maintaining confidentiality.
  • MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    • By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
      • calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
      • cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
  • ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
    • By following manufacturers’ instructions
      • troubleshooting malfunctions; processing requisitions for repair
      • maintaining equipment inventories
      • evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
    • By checking stock to determine inventory level
      • anticipating needed supplies
      • placing and expediting orders for supplies
      • verifying receipt of supplies
      • using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
    • By attending educational workshops
      • reviewing professional publications
      • establishing personal networks
      • participating in professional societies
      • maintaining BLS
      • attending required annual in-services
      • attending at least 80% of staff meetings
      • documenting professional development on associate education record
      • conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
  • CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
    • By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
  • PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
    • By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
      • acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
      • communicating performance outcomes and results
      • responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
• QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    • Education
      • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
    • Work Experience
      • Previous acute care experience or similar setting required
    • Licenses / Certifications
      • Physical Therapist license required
      • Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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