PHYSICAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

Position Summary Organize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities THERAPY - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs; plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity. EVALUATION - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability. CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care. EDUCATION - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures. INSTRUCTION - Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments. THERAPY - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs. TRAINING - Conduct training for medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing staff in-service training. SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate. DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities; process patient billing. MODIFICATIONS - Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities. SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment. INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required. CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospital employees. DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops. PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols. PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes. PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk. PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner. PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may “not seem right”. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree. Education specialization: Related Discipline. Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days. NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License. Experience: 1 year bilingual (English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo) [Nonessential]. Physical Conditions Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working Conditions Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials. Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within department. Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr