Physical Therapist - 94914

Physical Therapist - 94914

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | US:

ME:

Pittsfield | Rehabilitative Services | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department:
Physical Therapy
- Out Patient

Position is located:
Pittsfield, ME

Work Type:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36 Hour/Week

Work Schedule:

No Hours Assigned
- All Physical Therapist are required to participate in weekend rotation at Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Salary Range $32.65 to $50.11

Summary:

The physical therapist will adhere to the State of Maine Physical Therapist Practice Act as well as the Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. They will act in accordance with the physical therapy core values and code of ethics as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association. They will evaluate, assess, think critically, and implement specific treatment plans to limit physical disability, bodily malfunction, and pain from injury and/or disease.

They will collaborate with the patient and family as well as the multidisciplinary team while using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal results and improvement. They are responsible for the supervision of physical therapy assistants and PT students.

• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a therapy diagnosis prior to intervention while identifying and documenting goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
• Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education.
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• Provides clinical supervision for support staff, students, and graduate PT/PTA.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers.
• Terminates treatment when maximal benefits have been attained as well as developing appropriate discharge plans.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Current or eligible PT licensure in State of Maine
• BLS
• MOAB

• Achieves Results:
  Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Arithmetic
• Basic Life Support
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust:
  Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Electronic medical record software.
• Cultivates Respect:
  Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability:
  Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
  Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively Communicates:
  Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important…