Physical Therapist - Supplemental

Under general supervision, delivers physical therapy (PT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. Will demonstrate competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

• Education:
  
  BS, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Licensures/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist;
  Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year experience
• Skills:
  
  Acute care experience preferred

• Patient Care
  • Evaluation
  • Review of medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription
  • Observation and interview of patient/caregiver
  • Application of appropriate assessment procedures
  • Determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon goals and evaluation results
  • Identifies barriers to patient care
  • Treatment
    • Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals which need follow-up
  • Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate
  • Utilizes the assistance of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs and volunteers as appropriate; provides supervision to the above as required by regulations. Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information
  • Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education
  • Collaboration
    • Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally; discusses evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information
    • Communicates with patients/caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation
    • Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program
• Teaching, Training, Mentoring
  • Provides a positive experience for assigned medical residents that perform rotation within the department
  • Provides a positive experience for at least one volunteer or student shadow experience
  • Will be a resource for new staff
• Department Initiatives
  • Receptive to change in promoting & complying with departmental initiatives
• Team Work
  • Consistently demonstrates flexibility with schedule to accommodate Same Day Evaluations, POD#0, Re-Evaluations and follow-up treatments
  • Identifies and communicates issues related to the working environment
  • Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and teamwork
• Professional Growth & Development
  • Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education
  • Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from PT Mentor / Program Manager
  • Utilizes evidence based research for clinical practice and documentation
• Performance Improvement
  • Actively seeks advice and/or demonstrates incorporation of feedback for performance improvement
  • Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement
  • Adheres to performance Improvement/ LDM requirements per department plan
• Leadership Collaboration
  • Resolves unit issues/problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit
  • Will perform at least 3 peer reviews annually
• Fiscal accountability
  • Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding
  • Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets minimum monthly standards 10/12 months
  • Actively seeks advice for performance improvement and demonstrates incorporation of feedback
• Community Outreach
  • Encourage to support GBMC sponsored community events

• Respect

  I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

  • Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
  • Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
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