Physical Therapist

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital-Pittsfield, ME Department: Physical Therapy Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.0001: As Needed Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Summary:

To provide goal-oriented patient directed physical therapy assessments and therapeutic care, commensurate with hospital policy and all licensing and regulating authorities.
To provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and education to physical therapy patients in order to assist the patient in achieving their highest level of function.
Participates in rehab department PI, department meetings and hospital wide activities to promote staff development and patient safety.
Assist with the development of department strategic goals that assist with the achievement of SVH's mission and vision.


Responsibilities:

PATIENT ASSESSMENT •Demonstrates proficiency and competence during patient assessment activities relative to physical therapy scope of services, professional practice standards and all applicable licensing and regulatory agency.
•Adheres to clinical documentation requirements for physical therapy in a manner that ensures continuity of care and accurately reflects patient's function, progress toward goals and justifies intervention worthy of reimbursement.
•Demonstrates sound judgment and competence in selection of appropriate diagnostic/clinical evaluation procedures in accordance with patient's needs, age and development level.
•Completes thorough evaluations of the patient's functional status in accordance with department standards that translate to appropriate clinical treatment strategies.
•Accommodates varying learning styles and communicates appropriately with patients of varied background and/or needs.
•Incorporates clinical observation in standardized evaluation processes and procedures.
•Discharge needs are assessed at the time of the evaluation and patients are included in the goal setting.


PATIENT CARE •Develops an individualized physical therapy treatment plan in consideration of the patient's strengths, problems, clinical prognosis, rehab potential, discharge needs and patient's/caregiver's goals.
•Establishes realistic measurable short and long term goals based on evaluation results and patient/caregiver goals or concerns.
•Completes progress notes in a timely fashion and in accordance with department expectations and standards.
•Selects, prescribes, instructs and continually reassesses treatment effectiveness when performing treatment procedures and therapeutic modalities.
•Updates and revises treatment plans and goals according to patient's progress.
•Demonstrates competence in timely completion of all documentation requirements.
•Adheres to clinical documentation requirements in a manner that ensures continuity of care and accurately reflects patient's function, progress toward goals and justifies intervention worthy of reimbursement.
•Completes discharge documentation in a timely manner.


PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION •Collaborates with the patient and family throughout treatment to enhance the outcome and determine the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.
•Consistently educates the patient and family throughout the treatment process to enhance their understanding and ability to participate in the prescribed treatment.
•Maintains open communication regarding patient's status (verbal and written) with the referral source as necessary.
ENVIROMENT OF CARE •Able to respond appropriately to all hospital codes.
•Demonstrates correct technique and proper use of equipment.
•Assists with the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
•Is competent in completing work requisition forms and/or reports repair needs to the department manager per policy.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT •Participates as an active member of the department PI program and its initiatives.
•Recognizes, responds to, and reports conditions that require an improvement in performance and/or process.
STAFF AND SELF DEVELOPMENT •Attends and actively participates in monthly staff meetings.
•Actively participates in the department's student program and serves as a professional mentor.
•Constantly seeks and avails self to learning opportunities that promote clinical competence and professional growth.
•As requested, participates in hospital wide committees and activities and positively represents the department.
•Ensures clinical compliance with mandatory in-services, licensing renewals, BLS for Healthcare Providers renewals and compliance with policies and procedures.


LEADERSHIP AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP •Promotes positive, collaborative and cooperative inter and intra departmental working relations.
•Demonstrates initiative and independence when performing non-assisted duties.
•Consistently demonstrates flexibility and is willing to accommodate schedule to meet the needs of the department.
•Supports change within the institution and department.
•Willingly accepts assignments beyond defined job functions and produces positive results.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST RESPONSIBILITIES •Demonstrates an understanding of the department's strategic plan and conducts self in a fiscally responsible manner.
•Is competent in requesting and ordering necessary supplies, support materials and patient equipment needs.
•Actively participates in promoting department growth and meeting administrative requirements of the hospital and department.
•Completes daily patient charges and billing procedures that accurately reflect services provided.
•Continually strives to keep abreast of insurance requirements.
•Maintains open lines of communication with manager and department staff to ensure achievement of common goals.
•Recognizes and successfully intervenes and/or seeks appropriate

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.
Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives.
Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks.
Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.
Leads by example and tells the truth.
Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.
Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity.
Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal.
Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management.
Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment.
Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them.
Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language.
Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely.
Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary.
Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions.
Does not react too quickly or slowly.
Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account.
Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.
Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner.
Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances.
Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results.
Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account.
Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas.
Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
Credentials: Required Physical Therapist Education: Required Bachelor's Degree Working Conditions Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
Potential exposure to noxious odors.
Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.