Physical Therapist-Hemophilia Treatment Center
Physical Therapist-Hemophilia Treatment Center
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Job Description
Overview
University of Louisville Physicians is hiring a Physical TherapistHemophilia Treatment Center
Shift Options: FT DAYS
Location:
2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 202
Louisville Ky 40245
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals four medical centers nearly 200 physician practice locations more than 700 providers the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12000 team membersphysicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patientcentered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate innovative patientcentered care.
Job Summary
A professional who provides physical therapy services to patients/clients who have impairments functional limitations disabilities or changes in physical function and health status related to a chronic bleeding disorder.
Responsibilities
Scope of Knowledge
Physical Therapists shall possess a base of knowledge obtained through training education and ongoing professional development. Knowledge is key to all aspects of comprehensive hemophilia care. The physical therapist should possess:
- A knowledge of the scope and standards of physical therapy practice.
- An understanding of bleeding disorders and the primary health challenges associated with these conditions.
- An understanding of medical social and family dynamics for individuals living with a bleeding disorder.
- Knowledge of effective methods of verbal and written communication.
- Basic understanding of research process including processes for reading reporting and using research in practice.
- A willingness to display an attitude of social perceptiveness and empathy.
Scope of Skills
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with appropriate interpersonal boundaries.
- Manages patient care by first completing an evaluation establishing a treatment plan with objective and measurable goals (outcomes) and provide direct intervention or supervision of care.
- Perform therapeutic procedures (exercise neuromuscular reeducation gait massage manual therapy orthotic fitting and training dynamic activities compression garments).
- Utilizes appropriate exercise equipment and treatment modalities for bleeding disorder patients.
- Tolerate uncertainty and emotional lability when dealing with patients and families.
- Promote patient and family rights to selfdetermination.
- Assist family to integrate the medical social emotional and family dynamics of the condition into the context of their life situation.
- Participate in continuing education departmental meetings and inservice programs.
- Adjusts patient care schedule and prioritizes tasks as indicated.
- Performs documentation per policy and procedures (evaluation progress notes discharge summary and multidisciplinary education and treatment plans).
- Performs patient and family education regarding interventions disease/injury safety and wellness.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Empower families and clients to selfnavigate the healthcare system.
- Promote the needs of a individuals who are culturally diverse socially emotionally economically and physically challenged.
- Views people their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allows others to continuously learn and develop.
16. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others. - Participates in care planning with the multidisciplinary team.
- Follows all regulations for charge determination and billing complete required documents for supply and treatment charges.
- Participates in bleeding disorder foundation programs and activities.
- Participates in weeklong summer camp program for youth with bleeding disorders.
- Comply with all departmental and facility policy procedures and directives (i.e. role delineation and scope of care).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Work Environment
This is a position in the UL Comprehensive HTC. The physical therapist collaborates with the healthcare team of physicians nurse practitioners nurses coordinators researchers social workers and community health partners.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this role the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person. The employees vision must be adequate to read correspondence computer screen forms etc. The position requires good manual dexterity.
Required Education and Experience
- Individual with a degree in physical therapy.
- Previous experience a plus but not required.
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