Physical Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Allentown, PA

JOB SUMMARY
- Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
  - By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
    - integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
- PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
  - By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
    - acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely manner
    - documenting interventions and responses
    - revising care plans based on patient response.
- PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
  - By meeting them
    - providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
    - answering questions and requests.
- MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
  - By completing patient rounds
    - documenting care
    - identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
    - intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
    - reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
    - maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
- ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
  - By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care
    - measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
    - making or recommending necessary adjustments
    - adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
- PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
  - By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
    - by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
- RESPECTS PATIENTS
  - By recognizing their rights
    - providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
    - maintaining confidentiality.
- MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  - By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
    - calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
    - cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
- ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
  - By following manufacturers' instructions
    - troubleshooting malfunctions; processing requisitions for repair
    - maintaining equipment inventories
    - evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
  - By checking stock to determine inventory level
    - anticipating needed supplies
    - placing and expediting orders for supplies
    - verifying receipt of supplies
    - using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
  - By attending educational workshops
    - reviewing professional publications
    - establishing personal networks
    - participating in professional societies
    - maintaining BLS
    - attending required annual in-services
    - attending at least 80% of staff meetings
    - documenting professional development on associate education record
    - conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
- CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
  - By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
- PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
  - By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
    - acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
    - communicating performance outcomes and results
    - responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Education
    - Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  - Work Experience
    - Previous acute care experience or similar setting required
  - Licenses / Certifications
    - Physical Therapist license required
    - Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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