Physical Therapy Float Pool

About the Role

Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. Provides therapy coverage at multiple locations and/or levels of care as determined by staffing needs. Staffing assignments will be determined by manager and will generally not exceed three consecutive months in any one location.

Responsibilities

• Works at a variety of different physical sites and/or levels of care (e.g., Outpatient, Inpatient) as assigned.
• Identifies patient rehabilitation care requirements by assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift, integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates rehabilitative care by:
  • Setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients, and families.
  • Acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner.
  • Documenting interventions and responses.
  • Revising care plans based on patient response.
• Provides information to patients and healthcare team by:
  • Meeting them.
  • Providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements.
  • Answering questions and requests.
• Monitors delivery of care by:
  • Completing patient rounds.
  • Documenting care.
  • Identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes.
  • Intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care.
  • Reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
• Assures quality of care by:
  • Fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals, and standards of care.
  • Measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards.
  • Making or recommending necessary adjustments.
  • Adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations, and other accreditation standards.
• Protects self, co-workers, and patients by:
  • Interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
  • Adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
• Respects patients by:
  • Recognizing their rights.
  • Providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by:
  • Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Calling for assistance from support personnel.
  • Keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
• Ensures operation of equipment by:
  • Following manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Processing requisitions for repair.
  • Maintaining equipment inventories.
  • Evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains supplies inventory by:
  • Checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Anticipating needed supplies.
  • Placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by:
  • Attending educational workshops.
  • Reviewing professional publications.
  • Establishing personal networks.
  • Participating in professional societies.
  • Maintaining BLS.
  • Attending required annual in-services.
  • Attending at least 80% of staff meetings.
  • Documenting professional development on associate education record.
  • Conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs, and seeks professional improvement.
• Contributes to the team effort by:
  • Accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Following through on delegated tasks.
  • Responding to coworkers' requests for assistance.
  • Demonstrating behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct.
  • Acting as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
• Promotes the development of Good Shepherd as a system by:
  • Volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events.
  • Acting as a preceptor for new associates or students.
  • Communicating performance outcomes and results.
  • Responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Previous acute care experience or similar setting required.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required.