Therapist / Physical Therapy / New Jersey / PT / PHYSICAL THERAPIST Job at Aureus Medical Group
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
About the Job
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patients need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients families students coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values. Demonstrates maintains and upholds expectations of compliance set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct including but not limited to confidentiality regarding patient and company information. Upholds professional standards and professional codes of conduct as applicable to the role hold self and others accountable as appropriate.
Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company:
We deliver superior quality in all that we do.
We treat others as they would like to be treated.
We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.
We are team players.
We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.
One of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe:
Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices using equipment provided identifying work place hazards adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible.
Promotes Patient and Employee Safety Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
Safe Patient Handling
Materials Handling
Infectious Diseases
Slips/Trips and Falls
Work Environment
Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance attendance and punctuality.
Based on the Competency Program established for direct care providers possesses the skills and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance with population served criteria.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Completes a comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients. Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plan and goals focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established length of stay.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge. This includes timely equipment trialing and ordering completion of all patient and family training including issuing of a home exercise program and planning for continuing services. Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage ensuring that the plan of care is communicated implemented and progressed throughout the length of stay. Effectively and efficiently manages individual concurrent and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
Completes medical record documentation in a clear concise accurate and timely manner inclusive of daily documentation goal writing functional quality indicator assessment letters of medical necessity discharge documentation and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the Hospital's policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under signed valid physician orders and within insurance approval as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
Participates in student program as assigned and appropriate providing a positive learning environment for students with appropriate supervision development of learning objectives and completion of student evaluations.
Actively creates an individualized professional development plan with clinical management. Identifies and initiates own professional growth actively pursuing professional development through continuing education self study and involvement in professional activities and organizations. Applies learned information in order to meet the strategic objectives of the organization.
Actively participates in patient and professional advocacy efforts that may include lobbying activities health fairs community level events professional memberships fundraising/charitable activities.
Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes all state mandated continuing education requirements. Performs in an ethical manner in accordance with discipli Apply online today Whether you crave new experiences, adventure, or professional challenges, we offer endless opportunities in exciting destinations. Our Therapy Division specializes in the placement of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy professionals in national contract (travel), local contract, and direct-hire opportunities nationwide. Most importantly, were here when you need us, 24/7. Not all staffing companies are alike. Experience the Aureus difference.
Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values. Demonstrates maintains and upholds expectations of compliance set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct including but not limited to confidentiality regarding patient and company information. Upholds professional standards and professional codes of conduct as applicable to the role hold self and others accountable as appropriate.
Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company:
We deliver superior quality in all that we do.
We treat others as they would like to be treated.
We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.
We are team players.
We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.
One of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe:
Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices using equipment provided identifying work place hazards adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible.
Promotes Patient and Employee Safety Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
Safe Patient Handling
Materials Handling
Infectious Diseases
Slips/Trips and Falls
Work Environment
Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance attendance and punctuality.
Based on the Competency Program established for direct care providers possesses the skills and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance with population served criteria.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Completes a comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients. Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plan and goals focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established length of stay.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge. This includes timely equipment trialing and ordering completion of all patient and family training including issuing of a home exercise program and planning for continuing services. Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage ensuring that the plan of care is communicated implemented and progressed throughout the length of stay. Effectively and efficiently manages individual concurrent and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
Completes medical record documentation in a clear concise accurate and timely manner inclusive of daily documentation goal writing functional quality indicator assessment letters of medical necessity discharge documentation and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the Hospital's policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under signed valid physician orders and within insurance approval as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
Participates in student program as assigned and appropriate providing a positive learning environment for students with appropriate supervision development of learning objectives and completion of student evaluations.
Actively creates an individualized professional development plan with clinical management. Identifies and initiates own professional growth actively pursuing professional development through continuing education self study and involvement in professional activities and organizations. Applies learned information in order to meet the strategic objectives of the organization.
Actively participates in patient and professional advocacy efforts that may include lobbying activities health fairs community level events professional memberships fundraising/charitable activities.
Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes all state mandated continuing education requirements. Performs in an ethical manner in accordance with discipli Apply online today Whether you crave new experiences, adventure, or professional challenges, we offer endless opportunities in exciting destinations. Our Therapy Division specializes in the placement of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy professionals in national contract (travel), local contract, and direct-hire opportunities nationwide. Most importantly, were here when you need us, 24/7. Not all staffing companies are alike. Experience the Aureus difference.
