Choice+ Flex Program Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Choice Flex is Northside Hospitals clinical career program that offers the flexibility of an agency with the growth and advantages of working for Northside.
The Physical Therapist for Northside Hospitals Choice Program develops and administers physical therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients of age groups defined by clinical competency which may include neonate infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric populations. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients families medical personnel and others to provide quality customer service.
Responsibilities
- Reviews physician referrals for physical therapy services. Performs patient evaluations and develops treatment programs to effect rehabilitation or prevent incapacitating disabilities following diseases injuries or loss of limbs.
- Directs and assists patients in various types of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: therapeutic modalities neuromuscular education transfer techniques gait training and exercises and applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle nerve joint and functional ability tests.
- Documents all relevant clinical information during the course of care according to the department and hospital standards including evaluation treatment progress treatment goals therapy modifications as needed and discharge information.
- Consults frequently with patients families/caregivers and other medical staff members to coordinate the patients total treatment plan and facilitate discharge and recommend patient referrals to other disciplines as needed.
- Provides instruction to patients families and caregivers on the proper use of assistive and mobility devices and develops exercise programs for hospitals and/or homes.
- Modifies daily work schedule as needed according to caseload and patient acuity.
- Assists in developing and implementing new rehabilitation programs.
- Performs various routine tasks and duties such as posting charges scheduling appointments preparing reports stocking linen and assisting in transporting and moving patients.
- Cleans and maintains physical therapy equipment supplies and facilities as necessary and according to manufacturers and hospital policies.
- Conducts in-service education and training programs for other hospital personnel as well as community health programs as directed.
- Education of patient family and other professionals is instituted and documented; education is provided in a manner that effectively meets the needs of the learner.
- Practices proper safety and infection control techniques in accordance with hospital and
- departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injury accident to the Manager Coordinator or Supervisor.
- Demonstrates competency in all areas of assessment and treatment in accordance with assigned work area(s) and completes all competency requirements unless deemed not applicable (N/A) by the assigned leadership.
- Practices proper handling usage and storage of medications used for topical physical therapy services following the manufacturers guidelines and in accordance with state regulations and licensure restrictions and according to physician direction; adheres to medication securement principles and patient identification practices.
- Supported departmental and hospital performance improvement initiatives; provides input to improve safety and services.
- Completes all of the following: clinical instructor education course 1-student assignments per year.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
- Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups.
- Applicants must have at least two (2) years of licensed current experience post-residency/new graduate orientation in the clinical areas in which they will be working.
- Internal candidates must attain the minimum PE score to transfer (prior year) no disciplinary action on file and no red rule violation.
- Must meet competency requirements for the Choice Program.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
- A minimum of one (1) year of travel experience with an external or internal agency program (excluding float pools).
- Working knowledge of Medicare Medicaid and other government regulations.
Work Hours:
Weekend Requirements:
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
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