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    Physical Therapist II - Broken Arrow, United States - UMC Health System

    UMC Health System
    UMC Health System Broken Arrow, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Staff Physical Therapist has the responsibility to evaluate, treat, establish a plan of care, and assess physical therapy programs for patients referred to PM&R.

    The therapist will be expected to complete daily documentation and charges, and schedule patients daily. The therapist is expected to maintain the highest level of quality patient care at all times.

    The therapist responsibility will extend beyond patient care and into areas of management, as well as, development and initiation of new programs.

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    The therapist will assist in the orientation, supervision, and training of Staff PTs and other profession and support personnel, as well as students and volunteers.

    The therapist will assist in the development and initiation of new programs, and may participate in management decisions. The therapist will adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the 1) American Physical Therapy Association 2) Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act, 3) DNV 4) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, 5) PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual.


    REPORTS TO:

    JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • The therapist is expected to demonstrate activities including scheduling patients for evaluation
    and treatment. Proficiency with this skill is validated through the productivity data.


    • The therapist is expected to demonstrate proper and effective utilization, delegation and
    instruction to new Staff PT, PTA, support personnel, and volunteers.


    • The therapist is expected to participate in clinical education by functioning as a CI to PT/PTA
    students and offer supervision/guidance to other CIs as necessary.


    • The therapist is expected to assist in selection and retention of qualified candidates to meet the
    employment needs of the department.


    • The therapist is expected to assist in development of new policies and procedures as assigned
    by the supervisor.


    • The therapist is expected to provide 2 in-services annually.
    • Participation in special projects/clinic statistics as assigned to help in the growth and
    development of PM&R.


    • Staff training in use of new equipment attained or in new treatment approaches and/or
    protocols.


    • Records and Reports The therapist is expected to complete proper documentation necessary for

    Physical Therapy including:
    o Evaluations, precautions, contraindications and placing an individualized plan of care with
    functional goals in the patient's medical record within 24 hours of initial contact
    o Daily documentation, re-assessments within 24 hours and discharge summaries within 48
    hours as per PM&R policy and procedure
    o Submit daily charges as described in the department policy.


    • Evaluation/Therapy Procedures The therapist is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the
    performance of evaluation techniques/skills and therapy procedures appropriate to the age of
    the patient and within medical limits of the patient while taking into consideration any special
    precautions/contraindications the patient may have. The PT III performs and demonstrates
    procedures while using proper body mechanics and safety precautions for the
    techniques/procedures including but not limited to the following:
    o Manual Muscle testing
    o Goniometry
    o Sensory Testing
    o Developmental Testing
    o Therapeutic Exercises
    o Modalities
    o Bed Mobility
    o Transfer Training
    o Gait Analysis & Training
    o Posture Analysis
    o Physiological Response
    o Neuromuscular/Balance Testing
    o Differentiation of Tissue Damage
    o Wound Care

    Patient Needs The therapist will demonstrate the ability to:
    o Assess the needs of the patient by assessing and documenting the learning needs of the
    patient/caregiver, and supply the appropriate instructions to the appropriate learner.
    o Assess the needs of the patient by assessing the need for equipment, attaining an order for
    it, and demonstrating the proper use of the equipment
    o Assess the needs of the patient by assessing and recommending needs for other services
    and participating in the discharge process.
    o Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the
    patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications
    and/or progress.


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Graduate of an accredited Bachelor or Master level program or Doctoral program
    • One year clinical experience is preferred, entry level accepted

    REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:
    Must have or be eligible Texas State license.


    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy under the bylaws of the Texas State
    Practice Act and the APTA Code of ethics


    • Should speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others, demonstrate good public
    relations, and demonstrate assertiveness and tact.


    • Perform technical procedures.
    • Have ability and competency to operate necessary equipment.
    • Must be able to instill confidence in patients, physicians, and personnel.
    • Determine proper procedures and methods of treatment and evaluate results.
    • Make decisions independently.
    • Adapt to emergency situations.
    • Be alert to changes in the patient's condition.
    • Demonstrate economic use of time.
    • Know techniques of assisting and handling patients.
    • Must possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, receiving and translating
    information, and charting and reporting.


    • Have supervisory skills and ability to delegate tasks as needed.
    • Must have coordination of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures

    INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:
    The therapist must display a professional attitude at all times, be thoughtful of others, neat and well groomed.

    The therapist will need to carry out close working relationships with many people including, but not limited to, Director, In-Patient/Out-Patient Managers, PTs, PTAs, support personnel, OT, Speech, Audiology, Physicians, nursing staff, Social Services, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Food and Nutrition, and most importantly patients and their family members or caregivers.

    The therapist should have the flexibility to schedule around the a fore mentioned services if needed, and have the ability to organize time in order to treat the maximum number of patients in the allotted working day.

    The therapist should also offer help to co-workers in the event of conflicts/cancellation in their patient load.


    PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

    The therapist should have good physical stamina, be able to be on feet most of the day, and be fairly strong and energetic.

    Work frequently requires much walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, bending, carrying, talking, and hearing. Lifting more than 50 pounds is frequently required. The degree to which any of these is done depends on techniques being used. Hours may be long and irregular, and include weekends.


    ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, in a well ventilated, clean area. Some areas are limited in space, and some patient rooms/specific units such as the BICU may be warm. Usually works around others and should expect some moderate noise. Frequently works with biologic or infectious agents and may be exposed to communicable diseases. May come in contact with irritating chemicals or sprays. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting and assisting patients


    DIRECT REPORTS:

    UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


    *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​
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