Physical Therapist - Our Lady of the Angels

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p Physical Therapist 1 is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise physical therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students. Responsibilities Patient Care Evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, patient's physical and emotional status are performed and accurately documented, and appropriate treatment plan is formulated as evidenced by chart review. Patient care is documented daily utilizing approved hospital and department documentation system reflecting patient response to treatment, actual performance, and treatment summaries if needed as evidenced by accurate & timely chart reviews. Daily patient charges are completed accurately, recording in treatment documentation, on daily charge sheet of department, as well as entering charges in appropriate billing system as needed per unit 100% of the time. Functional measurable short and long term goals for each patient evaluated are identified and documented as evidence through chart review. Patient and family/caregiver education concerning treatment plan, expected reactions to treatment, safe use of equipment, home programs, and follow up care is accurately documented 100% of the time. Discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up, and patient or family education are accurately completed 100% of the time as evidenced by chart review. Regulatory/Quality Actively contributes to educational efforts of department (in services, students/new hire orientation, QI) is provided as evidenced by 1 in-service per year, documentation on competencies for students and new hires, and QI data collection committee participation as assigned. As a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy students on clinical internship provides mentoring, supervision, timely feedback and written evaluation of student's skills as evidenced by formal written feedback/evaluation not less than twice during the student's internship. Effectively follows and participates in scheduling functions by promptly accommodating patients for treatment as ordered and effectively utilizing support staff for maximum productivity and with fair distribution as needed. Productivity shall be measured using hours worked/units of service. The PT shall, on a bi-weekly basis, be at or below .70 hrs/uos. Interdisciplinary Teamwork Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures and follows all safety, quality assurance and infection control standards. Collaboration in communication with team members is demonstrated and is open to feedback and is receptive to change as evidenced by weekly team meetings and daily huddles. Appropriately delegates to and supervises performance of support personnel according to their level of training and in accordance with state law. The designated chain of command to communicate work related questions/concerns and present solutions/options for department concerns is used at all times. Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patients progress and problems, available home programs and the therapeutic process. Attends discharge planning meetings as assigned in order to actively participate in discharge planning. Other Duties Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned by supervisor is provided as requested. Other duties as assigned are completed. Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program (minimum Bachelor's Degree). Special Skills: Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills. About Us Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home. #J-18808-Ljbffr