Bon Secours Mercy Health
Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit - Maryview Medical Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703
Overview
Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit - Maryview Medical Center. The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care. Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family. Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient\'s progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements. Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth. May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities. Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable. Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. Qualifications
Licensing/Certification: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required). BLS: Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH). Work Experience: 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred). Training: None. Language: None. Patient Population: Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and the ability to assess data reflective of patient status to identify requirements based on age and needs. Working Conditions & Hazards
Occasional high stress and fluctuating workloads. Possible travel up to 10%. General office environment with potential exposure to high noise levels, bright lights, and potentially infectious materials, body fluids, or hazardous substances. May be required to use physical restraints and travel to off-site locations; adverse weather conditions may apply. Physical & Other Requirements
Manual dexterity; shift work; ability to maneuver patients; hear alarms; reach above shoulder; repetitive movements; color vision; far and near acuity. Hazards: exposure to latex products, chemicals, moving parts, dust/fumes, electrical shock, x-ray energy, high pitched noises, gaseous risk. Additional: Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality; effective communication with diverse groups. Equal Opportunity
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Virginia locations, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit - Maryview Medical Center. The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care. Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family. Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient\'s progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements. Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth. May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities. Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable. Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. Qualifications
Licensing/Certification: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required). BLS: Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH). Work Experience: 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred). Training: None. Language: None. Patient Population: Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and the ability to assess data reflective of patient status to identify requirements based on age and needs. Working Conditions & Hazards
Occasional high stress and fluctuating workloads. Possible travel up to 10%. General office environment with potential exposure to high noise levels, bright lights, and potentially infectious materials, body fluids, or hazardous substances. May be required to use physical restraints and travel to off-site locations; adverse weather conditions may apply. Physical & Other Requirements
Manual dexterity; shift work; ability to maneuver patients; hear alarms; reach above shoulder; repetitive movements; color vision; far and near acuity. Hazards: exposure to latex products, chemicals, moving parts, dust/fumes, electrical shock, x-ray energy, high pitched noises, gaseous risk. Additional: Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality; effective communication with diverse groups. Equal Opportunity
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Virginia locations, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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