Physical Therapist - In Motion Harbour View

Physical Therapist - In Motion Harbour View

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Physical Therapist - In Motion Harbour View role at Bon Secours Mercy Health
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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Up to $20K Sign On Bonus

Full Time Days

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

• Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's 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 set level of productivity without jeopardizing 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. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.
• May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

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 equivalent setting (preferred).

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The Physical Therapist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Responsibilities include neuro‑developmental care of neonates (0‑4 weeks), infants (1‑12 months), pediatrics (1‑12 years), adolescents (13‑17 years), adults (18‑64 years) and geriatrics (65 years and older).

High stress and fluctuating workloads; occasional exposure to high noise levels, bright lights, physical altercations, verbal abuse, and limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be required to use physical restraints or travel up to 10% of the time. Prolonged periods of working alone may occur.

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination).
• Perform shift work.
• Maneuver weight of patients.
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings.
• Reach above shoulder.
• Repetitive arm/hand movements.
• Finger dexterity.
• Color vision.
• Acuity – far and near.

• Depth perception.
• Use of Latex products.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to dust/fumes.
• Exposure to potential electrical shock.
• Exposure to x‑ray/electromagnetic energy.
• Exposure to high‑pitched noises.
• Gaseous risk exposure.

• Demonstrates appropriate…