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Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist
Department: Outpatient Physical Therapy, South Bay Ortho Rehab Clinic
Schedule: Per Diem
Located at 39B District Avenue, Dorchester MA
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group physical therapy treatments to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EEDUCATION:
- Work requires a Bachelor's / Master's or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Work requires a current Physical Therapist License issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- APTA and APTA MA membership preferred.
- Work requires a current BLS for Healthcare Workers Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to date of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experienced therapists encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
1. Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment independently. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
- Follows through with established treatment priorities based on the physical therapist's evaluation results.
- Implements individual and group physical therapy services using effective treatment.
- Uses creative treatment approaches and explores alternative solutions to individual patient problems.
- Demonstrates clinical problem solving skills with a variety of patient problems and substantiates actions taken.
- Monitors patient response to treatment and progresses treatment programs appropriately. Informs the physical therapist of changes in the patient which may require reassessment.
- Recommends and/or issues appropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that it properly fits the patient.
- Develops and instructs patient and caregiver in home programs and/or use of recommended equipment; provides verbal and/or written instructions as indicated.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients.
- Demonstrates ability to engage patients in treatment, provides reinforcement and support; sets limits appropriately.
- Communicates patient progress to team members in weekly rounds and informally as needed.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups regularly served.
- Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized therapeutic needs of such patient age groups.
- Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions. Demonstrates good judgment in handling potentially hazardous situations, seeking assistance as necessary.
- Monitors clinical supplies on assigned floors, requesting replacements in a timely manner.
2. Supports physical therapist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
- Documents actual intervention and patient response to treatment as well as progress toward goals.
- Identifies need for additional intervention by the physical therapist and collaborates with therapist for this intervention.
- Discusses patient issues, discharge planning, changes in care plan, and progress toward goals with evaluating physical therapist
- Schedules with primary physical therapist for re-evaluation in timely manner and in compliance with department and third party policies/requirements.
3. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and /or standards.
- Completes area specific documentation in an accurate, thorough and timely manner according to department standards scoring an average of 95% or greater on each indicator.
- Issues supplies/adaptive equipment in a cost-effective manner. Justifies issuance of equipment, demonstrates actual use by patient, and looks for alternative solutions.
- Completes patient care charges timely and accurately. Charges for all equipment issued.
- Meets area specific productivity standards at least 95% of the time. Identifies problems and makes adjustments to meet targeted productivity.
- Participates in the peer review process. Completes form thoroughly, gives meaningful and constructive feedback, and provides learning experience to peer.
- Completes mandatory requirements (including PPD, competencies, and safety/infection control tests, CPR recertification, license renewal) within given time frame.
4. Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
- Initiates independent learning opportunities, seeks out and integrates new information in daily practice. Communicates learning needs to supervisor.
- Stays current with advances in physical therapy treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature.
- Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and regulations governing the practice of physical therapist assistance.
- Directs and supervises the rehabilitation and/or coop aide consistent with state practice act in a safe and effective manner.
5. Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs.
- Identifies assigned rotation/floor needs. Contributes to the development and updating of unit files and other pertinent resource material.
- Assists in developing and achieving area goals.
- Collects data required to complete research projects, clinical outcomes studies, and /or department quality improvement projects in compliance with JCAHO standards.
- Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers.
6. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
- Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on assigned floors.
- Works as part of the rehabilitation therapy team, helping and supporting staff members as needed; listens to and seeks feedback from others; shares knowledge with others in positive manner; expresses opinions clearly.
- Accommodates to change by being adaptable and flexible and maintains professional demeanor during periods of stress.
- Attends and participates in all mandatory department meetings. Arrives prepared and on time.
- Accepts membership in department and hospital task forces and committees as requested by supervisor.
- Provides in-service education of staff for the department and other hospital personnel.
- Prepares for a verbal presentation using peer-reviewed journals and presents this information in a clear, organized, and concise manner.
- Participates responsibly in the supervisory process, follows through on suggestions and recommendations, and utilizes supervision time for own professional growth. Comes prepared to supervisory meetings.
- Develops annual goals in consultation with supervisor and meets them with a high quality of performance.
7. Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy assistance. Assists with supervision of physical therapy students.
- Orients medical professional staff and the community (volunteers, high school students) to physical therapy assistance.
- Assists with occasional supervision of physical therapy students' treatment interventions in absence of clinical instructor.
8. Provides a well-rounded learning experience for affiliating physical therapist assistant students.
- Assesses the learning needs of assigned physical therapist assistant students and provides training in patient evaluation and treatment procedures as practiced on assigned units.
- Facilitates development of clinical problem solving skills of the affiliating students by asking probing questions.
- Schedules weekly meetings with assigned students providing growth-promoting feedback and learning experiences.
- Keeps student program coordinator informed of student's performance.
- Cooperates with student program coordinator and academic coordinator to develop and implement corrective actions when indicated.
- Conducts student performance evaluations, discusses evaluation with students, and submits the completed form to the student program coordinator in a timely fashion
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
- Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs. IND123
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
