Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Per Diem

NMC is currently recruiting a Physical Therapist in Rehab Services. The position is per diem, variable between M-F 6:30a-6p. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range
$32.1200 to $46.3800 USD

Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients across a spectrum of ages and within the continuum of care. Evaluates clients, plans and implements treatment programs which restores, reinforces, and/or enhances function.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with current licensure in the State of Vermont.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services

Other Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, providers and their staff, business partners and hospital employees

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Ambulatory aids, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, exercise equipment and other patient care equipment. Computer and photocopier.

Physical Demands: Frequent, prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity and mobility and moderate physical effort.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment: PPE as situation warrants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides exceptional patient care to our community within NMC & APTA standards of care evidenced by:

• Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of our patients
• Adapts information for diverse populations and environment
• Advocates for needs of patients
• Provides care in ethical and legal manner
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
• Protects confidentiality of patients
• Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner

2. Provides efficient patient care within NMC & APTA standards of care.

• Meets productivity standards of > or = 67% (solid= average of 67% for running 12 month period)

3. Promotes NMC Rehab through community outreach event and/or process improvement with cross discipline teamwork.

4. Meets documentation standards:

• Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry
• Complies and follows all payer guidelines/limitations(including referrals and plan of cares)
• Complies with re-administration of Outcome measures demonstrating patients are making meaningful progress meeting dept expectation of 90% re-admin rate for discharged charts with > or = 8 visits.

5. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

• Prioritizes Tasks/Organizes multitask workload
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
• Offers assistance to others in critical thinking and seeks assistance as needed

6. Committed to on-going learning and practice of evidence based medicine.

• Successful chart audits demonstrating need for skilled services and appropriate treatment progression.
• Up-to-date research on "best practices" evident in peer chart audits

7. Incorporates teaching in delivery service.

• Provides appropriate information to patient
• Assesses for barriers to learning
• Uses colleagues as a learning resource
• Supports the preceptorship program

8. Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains clean, orderly environment of care
• Seeks out and accepts feedback
• Requests assistance appropriately

9. Demonstrates the department/job specific skills requisite for patient population served.

• See job specific competencies (patient population birth to geriatrics)

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