Physical Therapist - Lincoln, United States - Omaha Children's Hospital

Description

Schedule: M-F, 4 10-hour days. No weekends or holidays

At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

To perform evaluations, establish appropriate goals, formulate treatment plans, provide treatment interventions, maintain comprehensive documentation, and assist with coordination of care within the scope of practice of physical therapy for pediatric patients in the inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory care clinic and home settings.

Essential Functions

• Conducts physical therapy assessments/reassessments according to department policy and procedure that are appropriate to area of service delivery and indication for service.
  • Gathers and analyzes information obtained from diagnosis, indication, medical history and current status, chronologic/cognitive/developmental age, parent/caregiver/physician concern, past response to care.
  • Analyzes information to plan for, select and provide a comprehensive, objective assessment of strength, ROM, large motor skill development, posture, mobility, etc that encompasses the components necessary for reporting diagnostic findings and developing clinical recommendations and plan of care related to the specific needs of the client
  • Performs assessments according to department procedure on patients with neurologic disorders, orthopedic conditions, developmental delays, torticollis and other commonly seen pediatric disorders. For therapists providing care in the home setting:
  • Performs home accessibility evaluations for activities of daily living, cares, mobility, positioning, transfers
  • Identifies durable medical equipment needs and assists patient and caregiver(s) in obtaining recommended equipment
  • Educates patient & caregiver(s) on safe techniques, including use of durable medical equipment, when performing activities of daily living, cares, mobility, positioning, transfers. Utilizes information gathered through physical therapy assessment/reassessment to develop a plan of care to include frequency of intervention, types of intervention, goal setting
  • Collaborates with patient, caregiver, and other healthcare providers in setting realistic goals and in developing a plan of care that is patient/caregiver focused and outcomes oriented
  • Identifies appropriate and measurable long-term goals and short-term goals for large motor skill development, strength, ROM, mobility, posture, etc that are realistic to the current status and expected outcomes
  • Continuously assesses, reassesses and modifies goals and plan of care based upon patient status, patient response to care, caregiver feedback and patient needs.
  • Utilizes an Episodes of Care model in from initial assessment through discharge Provides high quality patient care that reflects appropriate clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and that optimizes patient's potential for functional gains, improved quality of life, & increased care giver participation in the areas of strength, ROM, large motor skill development, posture, mobility, balance, etc.
  • Adequately prepares for sessions, beginning and ending on time
  • Includes caregivers in therapy sessions and provides education, strategies, techniques that can be incorporated into daily routines
  • Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and ability to adapt without difficulty
  • Proactively pursues opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals; provides and accepts information from all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate goal accomplishment
  • Utilizes effective communication skills with client, caregiver, professionals and other healthcare providers
  • Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources/agencies within the organization and community
  • Addresses patient attendance issues by educating on and enforcing the department policy and procedure Completes comprehensive documentation appropriate to the setting in which the physical therapy intervention occurs and according to hospital and department policy and procedure
  • Documentation clearly and concisely records patient status, plan of care, intervention provided, response to care, progress towards goals, patient/caregiver education/home program and need for continued intervention in the area of physical therapy.
  • Ensures documentation is completed in a professional, timely manner and supports billed charges
• Assists team in providing programs, systems, processes that support high quality care, current clinical practice, outcomes measures, and fiscally responsible practice.
  • Actively participates in team meetings by identifying opportunities for improvement & growth, sharing insight into topics under discussion, openly listening to ideas of others
  • Actively contributes towards the completion of new programs, projects, processes by volunteering to assist and completing assigned tasks/responsibilities within identified time frame.
  • Supports decisions of team by incorporating new programs, systems, processes into current practice
• Facilitates growth and skill development of self, team, students and community
  • Openly and willingly shares knowledge and expertise with other team members. Utilizes internal and external resources to enhance own knowledge and skills
  • Prepares for and actively participates in educational opportunities provided within the department including presentations, article reviews, in- services, discussions
  • Assists with the orientation of new team members into the department and organization including student education and student observations to further promote the profession
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in physical therapy Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients or a pediatric clinical internship Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing
• Requires basic computer skills
• Requires the ability to organize responsibilities and manage time wisely
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team setting

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Required and
• Current and valid Nebraska State License in Physical Therapy Required
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record/driving record Required

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Requisition ID : 20873