Enhance Clinical Experience Physical Therapist- Inpatient Therapy- Full Time- 32 hours/week

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

JOB SUMMARY:

Entry-level graduate physical therapist who is eligible for temporary license, if they do not already have PT license. This is a temporary, 16 week position from June into September, with an unpaid week off for the NPTE examination. Functions within a structured mentoring program, including weekly didactic content for neurologic physical therapy and observation of specialty clinics (i.e. wheelchair, concussion), with time spent in inpatient and outpatient settings. Schedule is 32 hours a week prior to exam, and 40 hours per week after successful completion of the exam. As a temporary position, this position is not benefit-eligible.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Utilizes a comprehensive evaluation based on accepted professional standards to assess patient needs and functional status. Devise and implement appropriate treatment plans to promote the highest level of patient self-sufficiency. Regularly re-assess plan efficacy, provide appropriate education to patients and families and progress patients toward goals and outcomes that reflect improved independence.

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIIES (Performance Appraisal Competencies)

1. Provides direct patient care (evaluation and treatment).

• Selects appropriate testing procedures and performs them in a competent and timely manner
• Takes cultural diversity and population specific issues into consideration and utilizes this knowledge in the delivery of patient care
• Involves patient and significant others in the development of appropriate long term goals and short term goals and provides an accurate estimation of time needed to reach those projected goals.
• Prioritizes, modifies and progresses treatment, goals and time needed appropriately in response to patient needs and response to care
• Anticipates needs of each patient’s discharge including equipment, outpatient and clinic referrals, and patient/significant other training and education
• Appropriately schedules patients based on needs and level of service
• Meets productivity standards as assigned.
• Utilizes proper safety techniques and observations regarding self, each patient, their significant others and the environment.
• Exemplifies patient centered care as a priority (i.e. timeliness to each session, accommodation of patient personal preference).

 

2. Performs appropriate written communication.

• Completes written evaluations within specifications for timeliness.  Information should be accurate, concise, legible and complete.
• Completes progress, interim, and daily documentation in accordance with department and hospital standards.  Updates progression towards goal attainment and identifies variances to goal attainment which includes a plan for treatment.
• Provides up to date documentation of therapy goals, treatment tasks/regimens to support staff and to staff providing sick or PTO coverage. (i.e. treatment cards and goal sheets)
• Provides prescriptions for recommend equipment and referrals in a timely manner
• Completes billing procedures accurately and within the allotted time frames

    

3. Interacts appropriately through clinical communication

• Interacts with other therapists, support staff, medical personnel, nursing, care management, etc., to ensure that adequate feedback is provided
• Practices effective 2 way communication with patients, hospital staff, listens openly, shares information, and asks questions as appropriate
• Reports appropriately at patient focused meetings including team, TTC’s, and family meetings
• Keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, problems or concerns related to job role.
• Resolves conflicts appropriately and seeks help from supervisor, as appropriate