Physical Therapist II Acute Care

Patient Care

• Evaluation: Review of medical history, diagnosis, and physician’s prescription; observation and interview of patient/caregiver; application of appropriate assessment procedures; determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon goals and evaluation results.
• Treatment: Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progresses treatment plan, teaches patients/caregivers activities, provides/fits appropriate assistive devices, recognizes patient distress signals which need follow-up.

Documentation

• Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate.

Collaboration

• Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information.
• Communicates with patients/caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input, and elicit cooperation.
• Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.

Teaching, Training, Mentoring

• Provides a positive experience for assigned medical residents that perform rotation within the department.
• Provides a positive experience for at least one volunteer or student shadow experience.
• Will be a resource for new staff.

Department Initiatives

• Receptive to change in promoting & complying with departmental initiatives.

Professional Growth & Development

• Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education.
• Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from PT Mentor / Program Manager.
• Utilizes evidence-based research for clinical practice and documentation.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.

Fiscal Accountability

• Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding.
• Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets minimum monthly standards 10/12 months.

Community Outreach

• Encourages participation in GBMC sponsored community events.

GBMC Values

• Respect: Treats everyone with courtesy; fosters a healing environment; treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy; listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities; strives for superior performance in every aspect of work; recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of others; meets and/or exceeds customer expectations; actively pursues learning and self-development; pays attention to detail; follows through.
• Excellence: Strives for superior performance in every aspect of work; recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of others; meets and/or exceeds customer expectations; actively pursues learning and self-development; pays attention to detail; follows through.
• Accountability: Acts professionally in the way one acts, looks, and speaks; takes ownership to solve problems; sets a positive, professional example for others; takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them; appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties; reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Is engaged and collaborative; keeps people informed; works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team; addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way; seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions; acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
• Ethical Behavior: Acts with honesty and integrity; protects the patient; demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment; respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
• Results: Sets goals and measures outcomes that support organizational goals; gives and accepts help to achieve goals; embraces change and improvement in the work environment; continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services; displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles; achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $33.06 - $54.22
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.