What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST-Florence KY position at TriHealth?
| Job Overview: The employee with accomplished clinical skills, carries out the role of a staff therapist, but at a proportionate level to accommodate for Senior duties. The employee will participate in program development and continuous improvement; be responsible for insuring competency of the persons within their discipline as well as support personnel; be respo nsible for day to day staffing; be responsible for discipline specific communication and problem solving. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Current Ohio Licensure Specialization will be required for each senior role Experience and/or certification will be required to be considered for the senior position APTA 2-3 years experience in a related field Job Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation at an advanced clinical level. Furthers own knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offereings and independently reading/study. Meets established departmental productivity standards of Visits/Procedures and coverage of call patients as needed. Develops staff competencies including scheduling and implementation of staff inservices, provides guidance and feedback to develop an individual staff member's clinical skills through observation and chart review, revise and update staff competencies, and new staff training. Works as a team with other seniors, and manages daily routine by determining appropriate staffing levels across the continuum. Monitors individual staff caseloads. Utilize and request contract/PRN staff efficiently. Handles routine staff concerns and minor staff complaints appropriately. Mentors staff by persorming coaching/counseling regarding service excellence and service recovery skills. Contributes to department/service line program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program development. (ie: request for new equipment). Encourages growth and development of their department via use and involvement with EBP, research, and following professional practice laws/regulations. Other Job-Related Information: Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS... * Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" * Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist * Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS... * Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met * Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) * Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS... * Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. * Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. * Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS... * Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. * Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. * Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS... * Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. * Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
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