Physical Therapist Per Diem

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

Organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.  Direct client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.  Facilitate the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.  Direct activities to promote and maintain health.

Member and partner of the patient care delivery team.  Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient dignity and choice in aspects of daily life.   Strive to make every encounter with patients/families into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while providing safe and efficient quality of care.  Recognizes and respects others’ cultures, values, and backgrounds and considers differences when communicating with others.

II. Core Competencies:

• Administer diagnostic testing procedures to assess the extent of patients’ impairments and the prognosis for improvement.
• Establish a plan of care to address identified impairments.  Set objective and measurable short and long term treatment goals.
• Use evidence-based treatment methods, continuously assessing patient’s response and modifying/progressing treatments accordingly.
• Provide objective, precise, and timely documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and information regarding units of service.
• Direct and supervise supportive personnel in delegated tasks.  Assess competence of supportive personnel to perform assigned tasks.
• Strive to achieve the patient’s optimal outcome

III. Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.  Services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and orientation.
• Design and fit adaptive devices, and train clients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regiment consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instruct client in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluate client progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potentials.
• Customize treatment programs to meet the needs of individual client.
• Actively contribute to client care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Conduct training programs and participate in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Ensure that clients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights.
• Rotate and flex according to staffing needs in HSL Therapy Programs as needed
• Adhere to established HSL and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife.
• Demonstrates proficiency with documentation in the electronic medical record
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and information.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives

Caring Practices

• Instill trust and hope by being available to meet the needs of others.
• Develop helpful and trusting relationships with parents, families and staff.
• Use creative problem-solving to meet the needs of others.
• Perform teaching and learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles.
• Create a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs.
• Assist with basic physical and emotional needs.

Communication

• Introduces self and identifies role to others.
• Demonstrate “emotional presence” by listening attentively and attending to concerns/needs.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients as needed or as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients/families/visitors/staff in a manner that conveys respect, caring and sensitivity.
• Listens and respects others’ opinions.
• Accountable for staying informed by reviewing memos, emails and other forms of communication.
• Responsible for communicating and responding to issues and problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responds to patients in all situations with a calm, sensitive and supportive approach.

Leadership

• Seeks to mentor team members and students
• Active participant in shared governance
• Develop professional skills through the Therapy Career Excellence Development Program

Safety

• Uses Safe Patient Handling equipment as trained and according to organizational policy.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment, removes from use, and reports according to policy.
• Adheres to all HSL infection control policies.

IV Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy MA Licensure

V Physical Requirements

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.
• Gloves, gown, and mask as necessary.                                      
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing or walking.
• Lifting, positioning, transporting, and/or transferring patients. 
• Lifting supplies, equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. 

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