Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends - St. Francis Eastside

Overview

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassionate care. We seek people who are dedicated to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to help communities thrive. This role is for a Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends ncis Eastside.

Job title:

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends - St. Francis Eastside

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments, and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using educational knowledge, skill and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patient as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

• Evaluates patients, gathers pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, optimization of the treatment plan, and revisions as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily according to the patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and families.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintains a set level of productivity without compromising quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording. Includes all necessary education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Education:
  
  None listed
• Required Licensing &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting (preferred)

• Appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies and procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families
• Ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals
• Critical thinking skills

None

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/ AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status

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• Entry level

• Temporary

• Health Care Provider

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