PT Clinical SpecialistCertified Hand Specialist

PT Clinical Specialist/Certified Hand Specialist

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Work location: Sports Medicine Texas Health Arlington Memorial - South Arlington: 4401 Park Springs Blvd Suite #1200 Arlington TX 76017

Work hours: Full-time (30hours)

Department Highlights

Ongoing rotation through various patient types

Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center of Excellence

Strong clinical education program

Experienced team

Heres What You Need

Education

Bachelors Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program required

Experience

2 years of experience required

1 Year clinical instructor for Physical Therapy professional students preferred

License and Certifications

PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire required And

CHT - Certified Hand Therapist Upon Hire required Or

ABPTS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists Upon Hire required Or

CNT - Certified Neonatal Therapist Upon Hire required And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care

Assesses and treats primary patient population with diagnosis/problems that fall under area of clinical specialization

Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness

Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family

Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment

Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)

Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family

Sets appropriate measurable functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences

Determines plan for care and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals

Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

Performs age appropriate patient treatment

Treats primary patient population with diagnosis/problems that fall under area of clinical specialization

Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment

Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license

Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely

Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals if necessary

Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)

Educates patient and family through instruction demonstration and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan safety issues home programs/self-management and assistive equipment

Maintains patient safety throughout treatment

Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Demonstrates Professional accountability

Utilizes available resources (equipment support personnel educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs

Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff students volunteers and observers

Responsible for care provided under their direction including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians

Attends and/or leads hospital department and community meetings / educational in-services

Meets established productivity targets

Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community

Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished

Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care

Willing to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of care

Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams

Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean safe work environment that is compliant with departmental hospital and regulatory agency requirements

Works in partnership with peers other disciplines and departmental personnel

As required participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures 15%

Performs Appropriate Documentation

Documents all aspects of assessment plan of care and re-certifications in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Obtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters

Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy

Documents assessment of education needs education provided and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Completes all documentation within established time frame

If appropriate completes all required team documentation including intake process plan of care and discharge summary

As appropriate / required completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme MDS DRS team staffing reports etc.)

Documents and reports unusual occurrences on the job injuries and medical device malfunction 20%

Assists and teaches less experienced staff in area(s) of specialization

Functions as a clinical instructor for professional students

Develops and/or procures appropriate new or updated patient educational materials in area of specialization

Develops or procures appropriate outcome tools in area(s) of specialization

Implements and gathers performance data using selected outcomes tools in area(s) of specialization

Assists in the development of a marketable outpatient program in area(s) of specialization

Serves as a preceptor in orientation / assessment of clinical competence in area(s) of specialization

Promotes departmental image may make sales calls and communicates pertinent information to all stakeholders related to area(s) of specialization

May assist in development of capital budgets related to area of specialization

Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies

Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team program and department specific goals and targets

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• Benefits include 401k Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount Programs as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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