Physical Therapist I-MSM-FT Days
Physical Therapist I-MSM-FT Days
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Job Description
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately evaluate and effectively treat all assigned patients. Devises a treatment plan that addresses individual age specific needs incorporating patient goals to emphasize functional restoration and quality of life. Performs initial examinations and provides physical therapy intervention to a diverse patient population. Works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager/Senior Therapist. (Inpatient Rehab and Acute) This position is entry-level and part of a multi-disciplinary team and has the opportunity to rotate across Inpatient Rehab and Acute services.
Responsibilities
- Monitors appropriateness of goals and prioritizes treatments to maximize patient benefit.
- Educates the patient and their family members regarding home exercise program diagnosis specific information and purpose of any therapeutic intervention
- Coordinates with other services when scheduling patients and adjust schedule as necessary to provide additional coverage
- Accurately completes all required documentation according to guidelines
- Reports patient information at chart rounds conferences and family meetings
- Maintains the clinic in proper working order and assists in monitoring of inventory
- Participates in the supervision of Assistants students Attendants and volunteers
- Attends all department meetings as required
- Performs initial examinations establishes appropriate goals plans and implements treatment interventions performs timely re-examinations and modifies goals and treatment interventions accordingly. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated.
- Assumes responsibility for all documentation requirements in a timely manner i.e. initial examinations progress notes monthly summaries and discharge summaries.
- Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated.
- Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in coordination with appropriate team members. Writes letters of medical necessity when indicated.
- Participates in discharge planning makes recommendations for continued physical therapy and provides home exercise programs when appropriate.
- Attends all appropriate conferences rounds in-services and meetings.
- Will be assigned additional patients in the event that coverage is necessary as dictated by staffing needs.
- Maintains therapy attendance records patient charges and statistics.
- Participates in the supervision of Rehab Patient Care Associates volunteers and students.
- . Must be a current member of the APTA.
- . Must follow all MSH policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric)
- Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
- Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
- Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
Educational/Professional development
- Meets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirements.
- Identifies learning strengths and needs
- Utilizes learning resources
- Plans and participates in inservice educational programs
- Attend a minimum of 2 continuing education courses per year and present on them to the staff.
- Adheres to specific department dress code and hospital dress code
- Adheres to department hours
- During work hours performs those duties only relating to the department.
- Adheres to department policies on attendance sick days vacation and personal time.
Communication/ Relationships
- Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others.
- Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
- Effectively relates patients status and progress to other health professionals.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary.
- Meets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirements.
- Identifies learning strengths and needs
- Utilizes learning resources
- Plans and participates in inservice educational programs
- Attend a minimum of 2 continuing education courses per year and present on them to the staff.
- Adheres to specific department dress code and hospital dress code
- Adheres to department hours
- During work hours performs those duties only relating to the department.
Qualifications
Education
- Masters degree. Doctorate preferred
- Name: Current New York State Physical Therapy license. Graduate of an accredited PT Curriculum Issuing Agency: DOH/Office of Professions
Experience
- 0 to 5 years experience
Collective bargaining unit:
PTCNC at Mount Sinai Beth Israel MS St. Lukes and MS West LBL - INPATIENT REHAB FACILITY - STL Mount Sinai St. Lukes
Employment Type
Full-Time
