Advanced Clinician-Pediatric Physical Therapy-Mount Sinai Union Square-Full Time, Day Shift

Job DescriptionAdvanced Clinician-Pediatric Physical Therapy-Mount Sinai Union Square-Full Time, Day ShiftThe Advanced Clinician PT will perform all tasks of a Staff Physical Therapist. In addition, Advanced Clinicians will have demonstrated advanced knowledge, clinical expertise and a pursuit of continuing education. They will demonstrate the ability to teach other hospital staff their advanced clinical knowledge and skills. The area of clinical expertise will be applicable to a patient population with a demonstrated need and be beneficial to the growth of the rehabilitation department.ResponsibilitiesAll responsibilities of a Staff Physical Therapist, as listed below. Demonstrate advanced clinical skills, mentor staff, and serve as a resource for other staff members in all components of patient care specific to area of clinical expertise. Provide patient care in an efficient manner and maintain a full patient caseload as per department discretion. Maintain knowledge of current research and best practice guidelines applicable to area of expertise. Pursue further education and credentialing in the area of clinical specialization. Foster research, education, and interdepartmental growth opportunities as appropriate and available. Clinical specialty must pertain to MSW/MSM patient population. Performs initial examinations, selects appropriate assessment tests and measures, establishes appropriate goals, plans and implements treatment interventions, performs timely re-examinations and modifies goals and treatment interventions accordingly. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated. Provides treatment interventions to patients/clients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable, in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for all documentation requirements in a timely manner, i.e., initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Provides training to families, caregivers, or medical personnel as indicated. Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in coordination with appropriate team members. Writes letters of medical necessity when indicated. Participates in discharge planning, makes recommendations for continued physical therapy and provides home exercise programs when appropriate. Identifies and provides appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively. Communicates findings with physicians and team in a prompt manner. Coordinates and adjusts schedule according to department needs. Maintains department productivity expectations. Attends all appropriate conferences, rounds, in services and meetings. Will be assigned additional patients in the event that coverage is necessary as dictated by staffing needs. Participates in the supervision of PT Assistants, Mobility Aids, volunteers, and students. Participates in the development of other staff members and in their training, as assigned. Serves as a clinical instructor to students and participates in student lecture development. Follows all MSM/MSW policies and procedures. Identifies and provides appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills for age specific population such as: Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. a. Identifies physical, behaviors and emotional characteristic typical for the age group. b. Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment c. Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs d. Uses communication techniques which are age appropriateOrganizational/Managerial Participates in the department's performance improvement activities. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies. Assists in maintenance of appropriate supply and inventory for the department. Enters patient billing information daily and records statistical data as assigned. Demonstrates above average organizational and time management skills necessary to complete the assigned duties.Educational/Professional development Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements. Identifies learning strengths and needs. Utilizes learning resources. Plans and participates in in-service educational programs. Attend a minimum of two continuing education courses per year. Provides at least four educational in-services per year to rehabilitation and/or hospital staff members though in-services, journal club, manual seminars, etc. Adheres to specific department dress code and hospital dress code. Adheres to department hours. During work hours performs those duties only relating to the department. Adheres to department policies on attendance, sick days, vacation and personal time. Practices competently in accordance with professional practice standards and expectationCommunication/ Relationships Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community. Effectively relates patients' status and progress to other health professionals. May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary. Able to communicate with all patients using hospital resources, such as language services, and communication devices. Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity. Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and incorporates these into delivery of care.QualificationsMinimum of 4 years as full-time Physical Therapist with at least 2 years at Mount Sinai preferred At least 1 year clinical experience with the specialty clinical population Meets all other contract requirementsCollective bargaining unit: PTCNC-MSBI.SLWPTCNC at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, MS St. Luke's, and MS West, 4157 - Pediatric Physical Therapy - USD, Union Square - DowntownAbout UsStrength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. 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