Physical Therapist - Rehab - Full Time - Days

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. Our mission is to help families grow by making each delivery special, convey difficult diagnoses with compassion, go above and beyond for patient needs, and give high fives when patients overcome diseases or personal health challenges. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where all employees make a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Performs patient evaluation on initial visit and follows guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
• Reviews medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
• Chooses appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tools. Sets functional and appropriate goals with realistic time frames. Involves patient and families in goal planning and ongoing re-evaluation.
• Establishes and implements patient-focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency. Treatment plans are based on objective evaluations and achievable short and long-term goals with time frames and direction toward desired outcomes. Plans are constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness.
• Coordinates treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed. Ensures thorough and timely documentation, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Records. Updates physicians on patient progress before discharge or next office visit. Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines.
• Provides patient education to facilitate rehabilitation. Utilizes interpreters, child-life specialists, etc. to assist with instruction as needed or requested. Documents patient understanding of key principles, precautions, and instructions by demonstration.
• Identifies appropriate charges based on treatment rendered. Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department. Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, ensuring appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcomes of the student.
• Assists with program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs. Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstrating current knowledge and participation in program development to achieve goals. Assists with the development and implementation of programs for clinics and marketing of these programs to physicians, nursing staff, and the public.
• Develops physician and staff relationships. Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed. Department programs include Sports Medicine, Occupational Health, Women's Health. Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence. Presents a staff in-service program within one month of attending continuing education courses, workshops, or seminars. Attends all mandatory in-services and assists with new employee orientation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certificate in physical therapy required.
• No experience required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within three months of hire.
• Physical Therapy (PT) license required.

Skills

• Knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
• Skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
• The ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
• The ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
• Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
• The ability to properly document patient visits using Dragon, Dictaphone, or a phone dictation within a reasonable amount of time following the patient visit.
• The ability to correctly apply charges for services rendered including proper application of G-Codes.
• The ability to effectively evaluate patients and functional assessments, as well as apply and/or direct appropriate treatment.
• The ability to communicate/coordinate care and findings with referring providers.
• The ability to use Cerner Applications.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Keyboarding/typing, Kneeling, Sitting, Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Distinguishing colors, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Walking, Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Standing, Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is comprised of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, our mission has always been to serve our communities by providing financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse populations, and other community benefit activities. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.