Physical Therapist

Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and / or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS

By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care

• PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE

By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families

acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely manner

• documenting interventions and responses
• revising care plans based on patient response.
• PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM

By meeting them

providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements

• answering questions and requests.
• MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE

By completing patient rounds

documenting care

• identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
• intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
• reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
• maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer / discharge plan.
• ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care

measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards

• making or recommending necessary adjustments
• adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
• PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and / or airborne diseases

by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

• RESPECTS PATIENTS

By recognizing their rights

providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support

• maintaining confidentiality.
• MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion

• cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
• ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

By following manufacturers' instructions

troubleshooting malfunctions; processing requisitions for repair

• maintaining equipment inventories
• evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

By checking stock to determine inventory level

anticipating needed supplies

• placing and expediting orders for supplies
• verifying receipt of supplies
• using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

By attending educational workshops

reviewing professional publications

• establishing personal networks
• participating in professional societies
• maintaining BLS
• attending required annual in-services
• attending at least 80% of staff meetings
• documenting professional development on associate education record
• conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and / or leader when the need arises.

• PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

acting as a preceptor for new associates or students

• communicating performance outcomes and results
• responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
• QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required

• Work Experience

Previous acute care experience or similar setting required

• Licenses / Certifications

Physical Therapist license required

• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required