Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist

Physical therapists work with patients to improve their movement and manage their pain. PTs use a variety of techniques to help their patients, including hands-on therapy, strengthening, and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ice/heat, and much more. PT's can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, doctor's offices, and clinics.

Education/Requirements:

• Master's degree in field is required, some states also require the completion of a certificate program.
• Valid state license required

13 wks, 40GWW - Monday to Friday, 930 – 1800 BLS (AHA) required 2yrs exp Charting System Cerner Unit Notes - Unit: PT/OT/ST - # beds: 189 beds: ICU 20, telemetry 34, medical 5th floor 34, surgical 6th floor 34, and medical unit 7th floor 34, Mother and baby units 33 beds - Hospital census runs 150 on average. Off- site outpatient center for all three disciplines (2.5 mile distance, 8 min drive/one way). OT, ST service home health clients at Mercy (located OP Center) T, F OT, as needed ST (small volume) - Certs: BLS and CA license PT,OT/ST - EMR: Cerner B (upgraded version) - Therapy Leaders: Therapies (1) lead inpatient therapist, (1) therapy supervisor, (1) Director of Rehab Services - Therapy Aides/Licensed Staff: (3) outpatient, (5) inpatient, (1) PTA OP, (2) inpatient PTA's (1) COTA OP, (1) (PD) COTA, (2) OP OTR, (2) IP OTR (includes 1 OT (T), (5) PT's (includes 2 T), (3) PD PT IP, (2) PD PT OP, ST (2) includes 1 Traveler - Weekend Requirement: Have worked PT travelers on 10 hour schedules splitting the weekend W-S and Sun-W (has worked out well); OT, ST none and at 8 hour schedule - Holidays: none - Scrub Color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes - Tele: 34, although all fours are capable of having telemetry on patients - Vents: Varies, 2-4, at times up to 6 - Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Hospitalists, Residents, and Telemedicine intensivists in ICU - Wound Care therapists Inpatient have 3 (2) PT, (1) PTA - RT 24/7: yes - Pharmacy 24/7: yes - Shifts: 8 hours, but willing to consider 10 hours for PT travelers - Floating: Yes, OT (IP/OP/HH), ST (primary OP required with geriatric and pediatric experience/ ideally Vital Stim as well, as needed IP to relieve IP ST, PT (inpatient acute hospital) - Floor specific orientation: General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician - Common diagnosis / Types of patients: IP adult and geriatric population ( orthopedic, neurological, medical, pulmonary complications), OP peds to geriatrics diverse patient population. OT hand therapy a big component, ST pediatrics is a big component - Additional Notes: JCAHO certification for Stroke (NIH certified), TJP (elective hips and knees), Early mobility program, vent early mobility level 2