Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - PRN

Title: Physical Therapist - PRN

Company: Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home

Department: Rehabilitation Services

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FAHRNEY KEEDY PRN Physical Therapist $55.00 an hour, plus applicable shift differentials Boonsboro - Hagerstown *Possible shifts available at our sister facility, Coffman Nursing Home. THIS IS A PRN POSITION!

Description

Provide practical established Physical Therapy skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.

Evaluate, treat and supervise the administration of physical therapy treatment and services to residents receiving rehabilitation services with a prescription from a physician, podiatrist, dentist or chiropractor.

Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.

Resident Care Duties & Responsibilities

• Keeps call buttons within easy reach of each resident.
• Immediately notifies the Director of Therapy or Director of Nursing of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Keeps excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Stores in designated areas.
• Cleans, disinfects, and returns all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Therapy immediately.
• Reports all safety violations.
• Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Therapy or the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Follows established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies.
• Safely uses only the equipment you have been trained to use.
• Reports defective equipment to the Director of Therapy.
• Practices appropriate handwashing and use of hand sanitizer at all times.

Working Environment

• Works throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
• Subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV, Hep. B, etc.
• Attends and participates in educational programs.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and/or other air contaminants.

Resident Rights

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knock and wait for permission to enter all residents' rooms.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the residents to the Delegating RN.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Fahrney-Keedy Abuse Coordinator.
• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your Supervisor.

Specific Requirements

• Maintain current licensure.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Attend continuing education as required by law for maintaining all applicable licensure.
• Participate in program development, in-service training and educational programs as related to Physical Therapy.
• Provide education to Rehab. Department following CEU event.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other staff.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Program or equivalent for foreign trained therapists.
• Licensure in applicable state.

Physical & Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must not have a weight-lifting restriction. Must be able to assist with transfer of a resident up to 300 lbs. and lift 100 lbs. Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.