Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

• JOB SUMMARY

  • 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

Location: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation · Early Intervention - Physical Therapy
Schedule: Per Diem, Day / Evening Shift, Variable; as needed