What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Early Intervention - Lehigh County position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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
- PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
- documenting interventions and responses
- revising care plans based on patient response.
- PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
- answering questions and requests.
- MONITORS DELIVERY OF 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
- making or recommending necessary adjustments
- adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
- PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
- RESPECTS PATIENTS
- maintaining confidentiality.
- MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
- ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
- maintaining equipment inventories
- evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
- 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
- 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
- PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
- communicating performance outcomes and results
- responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Work Experience
- Licenses / Certifications
- Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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
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
By meeting them
providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
By completing patient rounds
documenting care
By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care
measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
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.
By recognizing their rights
providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
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
By following manufacturers’ instructions
troubleshooting malfunctions; processing requisitions for repair
By checking stock to determine inventory level
anticipating needed supplies
By attending educational workshops
reviewing professional publications
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.
By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
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
Previous acute care experience or similar setting required
Physical Therapist license required
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