physical therapist - Center Valley, PA , USA, United States - Good Shepherd Rehab

    Good Shepherd Rehab
    Good Shepherd Rehab Center Valley, PA , USA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    • 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