Physical Therapist-Relief
Location: Ketchikan Alaska
Description: PeaceHealth is employing Physical Therapist-Relief right now, this job will be placed in Alaska. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. This position is needed to provide either backup for other staff on leave or extra help when it is needed for Inpt or Outpt clinic.
Work hrs will be what hours are needed for the circumstances, between 2 & 8 hrs.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. Provides oversight to therapy assistants and students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
2. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
3. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
4. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
5. Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
6. Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
7. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
' Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
' Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
' Current Physical Therapist license from the State Physical Therapy Licensing Board required.
' Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
' Excellent verbal and written communication skills
' Strong organizational and analytical skills
' Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
' Ability to assess patients' conditions and exercise independent judgment
At PeaceHealth, we carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way. The fulfillment of this Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. Caregivers of PeaceHealth embrace the spirit of these words and share our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, and are willing to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this job class. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Qualifications:
Please see above.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:10:17 GMT