Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is hiring Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy right now, this occupation will be situated in Nebraska. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. To perform evaluations, establish appropriate goals, formulate treatment plans, provide treatment interventions, maintain comprehensive documen! tation, and assist with coordination of care within the scope of practice of physical therapy for pediatric patients in the inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory care clinic and home settings.
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
85%
Conducts physical therapy assessments/reassessments according to department policy and procedure that are appropriate to area of service delivery and indication for service.
Gathers and analyzes information obtained from diagnosis, indication, medical history and current status, chronologic/cognitive/developmental age, parent/caregiver/physician concern, past response to care.
Analyzes information to plan for, select and provide a comprehensive, objective assessment of strength, ROM, large motor skill development, posture, mobility, etc that encompasses the components necessary for reporting diagnostic findings and developing clinical recommendations and plan of care related to the specifi! c needs of the client
Perform assessments according t! o department procedure on patients with neurologic disorders, orthopedic conditions, developmental delays, torticollis and other commonly seen pediatric disorders.
Utilizes information gathered through physical therapy assessment/reassessment to develop a plan of care to include frequency of intervention, types of intervention, goal setting
Collaborates with patient, caregiver, and other healthcare providers in setting realistic goals and in developing a plan of care that is patient/caregiver focused and outcomes oriented
Identifies appropriate and measurable long term goals and short term goals for large motor skill development, strength, ROM, mobility, posture, etc that are realistic to the current status and expected outcomes
Continuously assesses, reassesses and modifies goals and plan of care based upon patient status, patient response to care, caregiver feedback and patient needs.
Utilizes an Episodes of Care model in estab! lishing an initial and ongoing plan of care
Provides high quality patient care that reflects appropriate clinical reasoning and that optimizes patient’s potential for functional gains, improved quality of life, & increased care giver participation in the areas of strength, ROM, large motor skill development, posture, mobility, balance, etc.
Adequately prepares for sessions, beginning and ending on time
Includes caregivers in therapy sessions and provides education, strategies, techniques that can be incorporated into daily routines
Demonstrates good problem solving skills and ability to adapt without difficulty
Proactively pursues opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals; provides and accepts information from all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate goal accomplishment
Utilizes effective communication skills with client, caregiver, professionals and other healthcare providers
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Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources/agencies within the! organization and community
Addresses patient attendance issues by educating on and enforcing the department policy and procedure
Completes comprehensive documentation appropriate to the setting in which the physical therapy intervention occurs and according to hospital and department policy and procedure
Documentation clearly and concisely records patient status, plan of care, intervention provided, response to care, progress towards goals, patient/caregiver education and need for continued intervention in the area of physical therapy.
Documentation is completed in a timely manner and supports billed charges
Documentation is legible and professional in nature
5%
5. Assists team in providing programs, systems, processes that support high quality care, current clinical practice, outcomes measures, and fiscally responsible practice.
Actively participates in team meetings by identifying opportunities for i! mprovement & growth, sharing insight into topics under discussion, openly listening to ideas of others
Actively contributes towards the completion of new programs, projects, processes by volunteering to assist and completing assigned tasks/responsibilities within identified time frame.
Supports decisions of team by incorporating new programs, systems, processes into current practice
5%
6. Facilitates growth and skill development of self, team, students and community
Openly and willingly shares knowledge and expertise with other team members. Utilizes internal and external resources to enhance own knowledge and skills
Prepares for and actively participates in educational opportunities provided within the department including presentations, article reviews, in- services, discussions
Openly and willingly assists with the orientation of new team members into the department and organization
Openly and willin! gly assists with student education and student observations to further ! promote the profession
Based on departmental/organizational need may be required to participate in Transplant program functions
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Performs other duties as assigned
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization Outcomes
All
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measuremen! t to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Consistently discusses patient goals and plans of care with other therapists involved in care of child, both internal and external.
Demonstrates use of shared information to the benefit of the client
Financial
Meets departmental productivity expectations for direct patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of insurance coverage for therapies
Follows policy in addressing patients with attendance concerns
Quality
Achieves individual goals
Demonstrates individual efforts to assist with accomplishment of department goals
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i! .e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam! )
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Dept.
Specific
Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify changes for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporate! s department/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Reads e-mails daily and responds to all Requests in a timely manner
Holds self accountable for knowledge of Information distributed via e-mail, meetings, etc.
Actively and openly participates in team meetings
Actively attends and participates in assigned patient care rounds
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility fo! r doing the right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Requires the ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing
Requires basic computer skills
Requires the ability to organize responsibilities and manage time wisely
Requires the ability to work effectively in a team setting
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in physical therapy required
Experience working with pediatric patients or a pediatric clinical internship preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required to work
Current and valid Nebraska State License in Physical Therapy required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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Annual Physical
Annual Mandatory Review
TB Test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Ex! treme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X !
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other: Cutting Tools
X
More than 100 pounds
X
- Refer to the Infection Control Manual for a listing of job classifications which may be at risk of occupational exposure.
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 01:24:52 GMT
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