Full Time Physical Therapist / 36 hours per week

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow.  We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families.  We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).   We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience.  Make a difference.  Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.  

 

Performs diversified duties involved in the planning and carrying out of physical therapy evaluation and treatment programs for patients suffering from a variety of injuries, diseases and disabilities. Utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques and procedures in performing evaluations, treatment planning, treatment implementation and discharge planning.

 

SIGN ON BONUS: $7,500 for Full Time 

 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates patient to determine treatment needs.

• Gathers pertinent information from the medical record, i.e., diagnosis, history, nature of referral prior to examining the patient.
• Approximately utilizes testing procedures, observation, interview techniques, formal and informal evaluation tools to assess patient status.
• Identifies patient problem areas in preparation for establishing treatment goals and plans.
• Completes initial evaluation in a timely manner consistent with the patients needs.
• Documents evaluation findings on Physical Medicine Evaluation Sheet.
• Establishes realistic objectives and measurable goals aimed at patient improvement.

 

Plans treatment program based on evaluation findings.

• Demonstrates clear understanding of indications/contraindications for each modality and treatment technique.
• Designs treatment program in collaboration with physician, allied health team, patient and family.
• Establishes a treatment program which includes activities aimed at efficient progression toward goal attainment.
• Documents individualized and current treatment plans, short and long term goals.

 

Administers treatment program in accordance with accepted standards of care and current knowledge.

• Administers treatment program upon receiving written physician orders.
• Schedules patient for treatment session coordinating treatment times with team members.
• Reviews medical record to ascertain current patient status.
• Utilizes appropriate skills and techniques in the delivery of patient care based on scientific facts and accepted rehabilitation therapy.
• Adheres to department protocols for specific patient populations.
• Complies with department and hospital safety practices in maintaining a safe treatment environment.
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate utilization of support personnel in the implementation of patient care programs.
• Utilizes treatment time effectively, allowing for multiple simultaneous treatment programs when necessary, and equal distribution of work load.
• Assists patient through appropriate movement, giving support and encouragement as required.

 

Monitors results of treatment and alters program as necessary.

• Observes patient for any adverse reaction to treatment, documenting significant changes in patient status and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Consistently evaluates outcome of care rendered and patient response to treatment.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient to ensure attainment of goals. 
• Alters treatment goals and programs as appropriate to meet changing needs of patients.

 

Maintains necessary patient and department records.

• Documents patient progress in medical record at appropriate intervals utilizing soap note format.  Minimum frequency of three times per week for inpatients, one time per week for outpatients.
• Meets documentation criteria established by Quality Assurance Peer Review Committee.
• Writes progress notes that are concise, clear, individualized and timely.
• Ensures a written referral is obtained for all patients.
• Submits concise written evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, home programs and discharge summaries.
• Reports outpatient progress to physician through completion of bimonthly report.
• Completes necessary third party paperwork to ensure