Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
As an interdisciplinary team member conducts physical therapy activities to help patients suffering from injury or disease to restore function improve mobility relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. Provides and coordinates comprehensive physical therapy care to patients through the proper utilization of evaluation planning education and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with Physical Therapy Standards of Practice. Work includes indirect patient care activities such as; documentation scheduling family training attendance at rounds interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team participation in staff meetings ordering supplies and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement.
Incumbents are also accountable for responding effectively to legal patient rights safety maintenance and emergency situations; participating in continuing education staff development self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff aides students volunteers as requested.
Essential Job Duties:
- Performs patient assessment/data collection interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.
- Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patients course of care.
- Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and completion of Clinical Fieldwork. Knowledge and experience in rehabilitation orthopedic medical/surgical settings that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Washington State license for Physical Therapy or a Washington State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum 6 months unless an extension is approved by the Department Director).
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Employment Type
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