Summary:

Administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of in and out patients (orthopedic neurological pulmonary cardiac medical and surgical) within the guidelines set forth in physician orders).

 

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

Has achieved/maintained specialty certification
Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base
Receives positive letters/comments from patients families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniques
Notes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindications
Evaluates patient's emotional and physical condition
Explains treatment to patient/family/others
Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan
Integrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapy
Utilizes age appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseload
Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly
Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services

Documentation:

Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations
Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care
Documentation reflects patient response to treatment
Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly
Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance
Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms.
Maintains current physician orders

Evaluation:

Correctly selects appropriate database obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient
Selects performs documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations
Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed

Acts as a Resource:

Acts as a resource to entry level staff regarding complex cases and new/advanced techniques
Provides input into the supervision of students
Provides direct supervision of students
Demonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear concise manner
In-services staff upon return from conferences or seminars
Initiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department related tasks
Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner
Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction
When requested assists other staff members with department related tasks
Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.
Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.
Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

0-3 years' experience preferred. New Graduates considered.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Organization
Computer Skills
Safe application of modalities
Assessment of patient response to modalities
Application of assistive devices
Assessment of effectiveness of assistive device
Development of appropriate therapeutic exercise program
Familiarity with hospital /departmental policies/protocols
Effectively communicates with hospital staff
Possesses ability to educate others regarding rehab related issues
Educates/instructs hospital staff in appropriate follow-up

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical therapy required
Current MA license or eligibility; current BLS certification preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Stand / walk

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

Lift from 10 to over 100 lbs.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
Exposure to a moderate noise level

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Gowns
Gloves

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

 

Work Type: Full Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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