Physical Therapist Mentor OP

Physical Therapist Mentor (Maryland) - Waugh Chapel, Gambrills, and Annapolis

General Summary of Position
Provides physical therapy services to include but not limited to screening and evaluation treatment planning treatment implementation treatment re-assessment and revision patient/client re-evaluation discharge planning and documentation. Participates as requested in program planning and protocol development in outcomes research review. As a mentor helps other clinicians grow clinically in areas of experience and assist in the development of staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history information performance of specific assessments and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings the patient's presentation and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our evolving health care environment painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals daily encounter notes interim progress summaries and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Is timely and punctual for meetings. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility adaptability creativity and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to the therapist's role.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff students volunteers and clinic/rehabilitation assistants
• Leads special projects as requested by leadership that assist in meeting the goals of the organization. Ensures integration of program recommendations
• Facilitates mentorship by using strategies to maximize growth of mentee within network. Complies with mentorship guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback and guidance to the mentees. Assists in teaching other team members through in-services journal clubs etc.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required or
• Master's degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required or
• Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required

Experience

• Professional competency as a physical therapist required
• 2 years clinical experience in at rehabilitation setting with demonstrated clinical expertise preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist licensure in Maryland District of Columbia (DC) and/or Virginia as deemed necessary for your specific location(s). required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Able to work in a team environment; organized timely detail-oriented; customer service skills for interacting with patients including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies; effective communication; must be able to utilize computer systems