This is a Per Diem role that provides direct, consultative, and supportive diagnostic and therapeutic physical therapy services to persons served and staff members to enhance the individual potential for learning and to meet the specific rehabilitation needs of persons served.
Responsibilities
Provides direct and consultative physical therapy services, including assessments and treatments in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidelines defined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Code of Ethical Practice, N.J. Physical Therapy Practice Act, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedureAt the request of Trans-Disciplinary Team members, conducts diagnostic assessments of need for physical therapy services and develops treatment plans for individual persons served:
Determines the need for therapeutic intervention for each person served;Reviews individual records, administers standardized testing, performs formal and informal testing, conducts specialized screenings, interprets assessment results, and provides recommendations for service delivery;Performs assessment of the individual’s daily living activities within the Bancroft residential setting to determine individual capabilities, limitations, and rehabilitation needs;Based on assessment, develops and modifies treatment plans based upon the individual’s abilities. As requested by team members, provides reassessment of persons served, focusing on targeted areas of need at established intervals; Plans and develops goals specific to physical therapy and treatment services that are achievable, functional, measurable, and will be effectively utilized in each individual’s rehabilitation program. Provides direct and consultative treatment services in physical therapy to persons served:
Effectively utilizes available information regarding therapy and treatment for each person served. Provides assistance in the development of physical therapy and treatment-specific goals and objectives; Assists program management in the design of functional strategies and the need for adaptive equipment that enhances learning and create an environment best suited to individual profile and needs. Provides individual, group, and integrated direct treatment, therapy, and/or special rehabilitation skills to persons served;Prompts and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively encouraging the independence and competency of each person within his/her ability limit;Plans and schedules frequency and duration of sessions in accordance with individual needs;Provides suggestions regarding the utilization of techniques and/or materials to support and enhance functional abilities. Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment to facilitate optimal functioning, provides recommendations regarding positioning, identifies barriers that may impede individual progress, and recommends environmental accommodations to support functioning and facilitate the carryover of therapeutic goals;Demonstrates and instructs persons served and staff in the proper use of functional and adaptive equipment, devices and physical therapy techniques; e.g., computer use, positioning and feeding equipment, manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, gait and functional training, etc.;Utilizes a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, accountable, and conforms to federal, state and other applicable policies and procedures; develops and maintains progress reports, session notes, treatment summary reports, etc., as required by the IPP;Provides training on a variety of topics and specific to physical therapy to persons served and staff members regarding the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans, etc.Facilitates a team approach to program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectively collaborating with all specialty/clinical disciplines, parents/guardians, residential and day program staff, etc., to identify and best meet the individual rehabilitation needs of each person served.Actively participates in monthly team/departmental meetings, etc., and serves as a member of the Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT) process in conjunction with the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Communicates results of assessments and treatment plans to persons served, family members, residential and day program staff, external case managers, etc. Provides crisis intervention, as needed, through de-escalation techniques, staff support, and assistance. Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques at all times.Ensures the site operates in accordance with the organization’s quality standards for safety, security, and cleanliness, as well as applicable state licensing and accreditation standards.May work with physical therapy students throughout course of assignment in the assessment and treatment of persons served. Provides daily advice and guidance to students and strives to increase students’ knowledge of discipline-specific methods and techniques.Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of physical therapy and treatments by attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc.Serves as a role model to persons served and staff members by projecting a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, and privacy of others. Performs other direct service, consultative, assessment, and supportive duties specific to physical therapy and treatment services as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by rehabilitation needs.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a current N.J. State Physical Therapist license required. Minimum of one year of work experience in physical therapy preferred, working with neurologically-impaired individuals.
Special Skills:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required with the ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood required. Knowledge of the administration, indications and contra-indications of various physical agents and physical therapy techniques and the ability to instruct individuals in the proper use of facilities and equipment required. Skill in performing a range of manual physical therapy techniques and knowledge of the operation and maintenance of related therapy facilities and equipment required.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required with a strong desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team required. Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required. Attainment of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification within first 90 days of employment required. Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’s legal name and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.
An incumbent in this position who has graduated from an accredited college with a BA in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Social Work, Recreation, Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology AND possesses at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries OR four years of experience as a Habilitation Plan Coordinator or Senior Community Program Specialist may also function as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
ADAPTING TO CHANGE - Demonstrates willingness and an ability to adjust to change. This change may involve new ways of doing things, working with different types of people, performing unfamiliar tasks, or adjusting one's schedule in order to accommodate changes.
COMMUNICATION - Presents ideas in an easy to understand manner with an engaging and captivating style. Effectively communicates complex ideas or thoughts in an easy to understand manner. Uses appropriate grammar, including vocabulary and sentence structure. Expresses information and ideas, orally and in writing, in a manner that is clear, concise, and easy to comprehend. Uses proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
FLEXIBILITY/MANAGING STRESS – Demonstrates willingness and the ability to adjust to working with different types of people, stressful, or demanding situations, or adjusting one’s schedule in order to accommodate changes. Maintains a realistic interpretation of what constitutes a stressful situation. Functions effectively even when faced with stress and/or stressful situations. Effectively manages and controls stress-related responses in order to perform a job effectively and successfully.
INTERPRETING INFORMATION - Carefully and accurately conducts analyses to better understand the situation or problem. Thoroughly and accurately interprets information and draws logical conclusions based on relevant data.
MAKING GOOD DECISIONS - Considers alternative courses of action when faced with a decision and follows a logical decision-making process. Makes decisions and takes actions that have a positive, beneficial impact on the team, the organization, and the self. Chooses the course of action that maximizes the benefits and minimizes loses.
PATIENT CARE ORIENTATION - Takes action and the time to develop a productive and therapeutic relationship with patients. Delivers patient care in a holistic and compassionate manner. Frequently interacts and follows up with patients to ensure proper care is provided.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Schedules and organizes time and resources based on an established plan. Sets up and maintains systems in order to organize and keep track of tasks and assignments. Appropriately prioritizes tasks and activities.
PROBLEM SOLVING - Is able to effectively resolve problems that involve people, things, and processes that require general logic and common sense. This may include gathering relevant information, considering alternatives, and drawing logical conclusions based on facts.
SEEING THE BIG PICTURE - Is able to step back from detailed data analysis to understand how the analysis and/or implications of the analysis fit into a larger picture. Identifies and understands connections, interrelationships and cause-effect relationships among different pieces of data while not becoming too deeply mired in the details.
TEAMWORK - Works effectively with others to accomplish goals. Effectively handles conflicts with other team members. Focuses first on the effectiveness and success of the team as a group. Is sensitive to the needs, strengths, weaknesses, and differences of individual players within the team.
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