Physical Therapist | St. Rita's Medical Center Outpatient
Physical Therapist | St. Rita's Medical Center Outpatient
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge skill and ability. This may involve outpatients inpatients pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Job Functions
- Evaluates patients gathering pertinent information from various sources and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
- Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patients plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
- Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients progress. Documents all care provided coordination of services orders goals etc. in the patients electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants if applicable
- Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety infection control time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
- Supervises the physical therapist assistants treatment interventions and professional growth.
- May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
- Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients family and caregivers if applicable.
- Coordinates with other disciplines agencies/companies families etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)
Work Experience
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
XNeonates (0-4 weeks)
XInfant (1-12 months)
XPediatrics (1-12 years)
XAdolescents (13-17 years)
XAdults (18-64 years)
XGeriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
XLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
XGeneral office environment.
XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
XMay be required to use physical restraints.
XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
XMay have periods of constant interruptions.
XRequired to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
XProlonged periods of working alone may be possible
Other:
Not applicable to this position
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X
Stoop KneelX
CrawlingX
ClimbingX
BalanceX
BendingX
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
WalkingX
StandingX X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
X Maneuver weight of patients
X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
X Reach above shoulder
X Repetitive arm/hand movements
X Finger Dexterity
X Color Vision
X Acuity far
X Acuity near
Not applicable to this position
Hazards
Depth perception
X Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
X Exposure to dust/fumes
X Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
X Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
Not applicable to this position
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers physicians patients and families.
- Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and complete complex tasks.
- Ability to maintain quality safety and/or infection prevention standards.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Physical Therapy - St. Ritas - PMR OPIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
