Ortho Physical Therapist- North and West Market

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Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.  Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.
• May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies / companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Skills

Hard / Tech / Clinical Skills :

Soft / Interpersonal Skills :

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We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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Benefits may vary based on employment status.