Unitypoint Health Hiawatha , IA 52233
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
Provides patient and family education and training
Completes required patient care documentation and communication
Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
Meets department productivity standards
Provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians
Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students
Facilitates orderly department functioning
Participates in PMR & hospital meetings
Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
Participates in performance improvement activities
Contributes to program development
Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
Participates in development and education of colleagues
Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues
Qualifications
Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Therapy;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Rehab Outreach/Therpy Hiaw;
Shift: 0830-1700 Mon to Fri;
Job ID: 146974;
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