Rehabilitation Specialist

4 days ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Situated at a pivotal point in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a hub of diverse professionals dedicated to transforming healthcare through teaching, innovation, and patient support. Here, your skills will be appreciated, your knowledge will grow, and your capabilities will be put to the test. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering a diverse environment that enhances excellence and creativity.

We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where every individual has the opportunity to flourish, and where the richness of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and leadership styles is embraced and celebrated.

Employees at Vanderbilt take pride in being part of a larger mission, consistently seeking to exceed yesterday's standards. Our goal is to enhance health and wellness through leading-edge programs in patient care, education, and research.



Department:
PMR Davidson PT/OT

Position Overview:


Delivers physical therapy services to individuals experiencing impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or alterations in physical health due to injury, illness, or other factors, under occasional supervision.

Engages in collaborative efforts with the healthcare and educational teams to achieve patient care objectives, outcomes, and systemic enhancements.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Evaluates comprehensive data from both formal and informal assessments relevant to patient care and management to establish a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
  • Works alongside stakeholders to formulate the care plan, coordinates and executes care delivery while anticipating patient needs throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Implements suitable, evidence-based interventions to guarantee effective outcomes and regularly reassesses progress towards established goals.
  • Utilizes strategies to facilitate a successful transition back to home, community, and educational/vocational settings.
  • The responsibilities outlined are a general overview of the role, and additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Exhibits foundational proficiency in crafting a care plan that integrates treatment interventions aimed at achieving specific objectives. Develops and documents patient-centered short and long-term goals that are functional and measurable. Recognizes the need for and refers to additional services as required.
  • Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates capability in assessing patients with physical deficits, including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, or changes in physical health by gathering relevant information and administering standardized tests and objective measures. Selects appropriate assessment tools and conducts functional evaluations to document patient status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets assessment results and their implications for the patient, family, referring physician, and other healthcare team members.
  • Treatment Implementation (Novice): Shows proficiency in delivering treatment aligned with physician directives and the established care plan. Able to adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure the provision of skilled therapy services, including the progression of treatment throughout the care continuum and revision of interventions for unmet goals. May oversee and guide certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist/occupational therapist assistants, technicians, volunteers, and students. Adheres to established protocols for care and employs evidence-based treatments. Has completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation.
  • Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Utilizes appropriate templates and approved abbreviations within patient records. Meets institutional standards for documentation quality and timeliness.
  • Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Novice): Exhibits proficiency in conveying the functional implications of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnoses, and disease processes. Considers the communication needs and comprehension levels of the audience and may share relevant information/literature. May supervise, educate, and train students from professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training.
Allied health is among the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare today.

This field encompasses credentialed professionals who provide supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services to promote health and prevent disease across various settings.


These areas are vital to Vanderbilt Health's esteemed reputation, which has established us as a leading center for patient referrals from across the Mid-South.


Every year, individuals throughout Tennessee and the southeastern region choose Vanderbilt Health for their healthcare needs due to our leadership in medical science and our commitment to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Responsibilities:

Organizational Impact:

Performs job duties with an understanding of how outcomes affect other areas related to their role with occasional guidance.


Problem Solving/ Complexity of Work:
Analyzes moderately complex issues using technical expertise and judgment.

Breadth of Knowledge:
Possesses expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional domain.

Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Competencies:

Supporting Colleagues:

  • Develops Self and Others: Dedicates time, energy, and enthusiasm to personal and professional development to enhance performance and acquire knowledge in new areas.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Engages in regular communication with key colleagues and stakeholders through formal and informal channels to strengthen relationships.

  • Communicates Effectively:
Recognizes group dynamics and adjusts communication style to suit varying situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services:

  • Serves Others with Compassion: Strives to understand the current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and tailors services accordingly.
  • Solves Complex Problems:
Approaches challenges from multiple perspectives; identifies new opportunities to interpret situations and develop practical solutions. Offers constructive advice and support to enhance employee effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality:

  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages in ongoing discussions about quality; addresses quality issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement:

Applies insights from various learning experiences to uncover root causes of problems and identifies solutions.

- Adheres to Safety and

Regulatory Requirements:
Understands all aspects of maintaining a safe environment and conducts routine safety checks to prevent hazards.

Managing Resources Effectively:

  • Demonstrates Accountability: Exhibits a sense of ownership, focusing on and resolving critical issues.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources:
Applies understanding of departmental operations to effectively manage resources.

  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions:
Demonstrates a strong understanding of information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation:

  • Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new opportunities from various sources to enhance processes beyond conventional methods.
  • Applies Technology:
Shows enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address immediate challenges.

  • Adapts to Change:
Views challenges and difficulties as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change rather than focusing on negative aspects.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:
LIC-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:
1 year

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Vanderbilt Health is committed to diversity as a key component of excellence and innovation.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and adhere to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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