Physical Therapist - New Pal

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

•  Evaluation and treatment as well as documentation of patient progress is required as well as the ability to communicate with patients, family, physicians, and hospital associates.


•  They must demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.


•  They must be able to teach/instruct patient, families, and colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  The associate must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.


•  They must demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.


•  They must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language and possess keyboarding skills for computer documentation.


•  The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inpatients and outpatients as well as the development of a rehabilitation program that meets the parameters of the referring physician.


•  They must be able to teach/instruct patients, families and colleagues.


•  The therapist is responsible for accurate documentation that meets state, federal and facility guidelines as well as participation in departmental meetings/activities.


•  They require knowledge of the healthcare system work environment and the role of the physical therapist in the “health care team”.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.


• Performs appropriate diagnostic musculoskeletal, neurological and functional skills tests and establishes a plan of treatment.


• Documents initial evaluation and each day of treatment in patient record in a timely manner and completes summary of patient’s progress at discharge. Instructs and assists patients in the performance of therapeutic exercise, gait training and activities of daily living and provides education in proper posture/ body mechanics to promote prevention of injury and maximize therapeutic outcomes.


• Educates patients concerning how to maximize quality of life within the limits of their physical capabilities and family members concerning how to best assist patients in the rehabilitation process.


• Reads current literature and publications concerning therapeutic techniques and trends in Physical Therapy/health care.


• Participates in departmental performance/quality improvement and program development as well as in departmental events such as Heartbeats, PT month, health fairs, etc.


• Promotes the Rehab department through ongoing marketing within the medical community and the community at large.

  MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CPR

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Physical Therapist (PT)

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

•  Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital