Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Description
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to patients/clients who have impairments functional limitations disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury disease or other cause; Provides prevention and wellness services including screenings and health promotion.
Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the persons age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patients age total needs perspective and environment
Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient problems. Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately. Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer warrants intervention. Establish provisions and/or make recommendations
Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification. Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Utilize support personnel as appropriate and available. Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary
Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service while interacting with clients guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customers needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes but is not limited to patient care charting charge entry completing peer chart and peer reviews and documenting on daily schedule
Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide email information announcements policies annual computer mandatories charge entry and accessing patient care related information. Access and use of information will meet hospital and information management guidelines
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Education: Degree in Physical Therapy
Experience:
No previous experience required
Required Licensure and Certifications
*State Licensure in Physical Therapy (PT)
*BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer
*Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered
Employment Type
Unclear
