Physical Therapist II Acute Care - Full-time

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 1year experience
Acute care experience preferred
 

Skills:
• Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity goals set
• Ability to be proficient in treating at least 2 high risk patient populations
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient Care
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
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