Physical Therapy Resident PT, Day

Job Summary

Develops and provides optimal patient care by planning and implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Under the general supervision of the assigned Physical Therapist Resident mentor, this role functions as a staff therapist. Patient populations served: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.

About the Role

This position lasts for the duration of the residency program: 1 year, starting in August and ending at the end of July the next calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care
• Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
• Interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
• Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
• Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
• Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
• Revises the treatment plan as indicated
• Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
• Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
• Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
• Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
• Affirms patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
• Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
• Participates in patient and family education process
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
• Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation
• Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
• Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
• Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner
• Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
• Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
• Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
• Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
• Complies with departmental policies for documentation
• Complies with department policies and procedures
• Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
• Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
• Maintains annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
• Supports corporate leadership initiatives
• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supervises/mentors Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Aides
• Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
• Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Experience: No previous experience required
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses: State PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission, BLS