Physical Therapist I/SRN/Sharp HealthCare/Per Diem
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
What You Will DoEvaluates, plans, directs and administers
physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a
licensed physician. Assists patients in reaching their maximum
performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within
the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational
aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement
activities within the department, and participates in CQI
activities.Required Qualifications
- Other : Graduate of an approved and accredited professional
Physical Therapy school or program.
- California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical
Therapy Board -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- Clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.Other Qualification
Requirements
- CCS Paneling is required for Therapists functioning in a
CCS-designated NICU. Paneling is required within 6 months of hire.
CCS paneled staff will review and supervise services provided by
non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines
in NICU.Essential Functions
- Department developmentActively participates in departmental
goals and the advancement of department initiatives.Collaborates
with leadership in clinical and operational projects.Participates
in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart
review.Participates in committees and system wide activities when
requested as departmental representative.Participates in any plan
to improve customer satisfaction including AIDET and SHARP
EXPERIENCE.
- DocumentationDocumentation is completed in a timely, complete,
legible, concise and accurate manner.Documentation follows Sharp
HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets
third-party payor and regulatory requirements.Maintains records
pertinent to departmental operations.Completes all documentation
elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education
record, billing, discharge plan, and others).
- Operational efficiencyCommunicates patient care and
departmental issues.Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility
when asked regarding work schedules and assignments.Participates in
departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart
review.Completes additional assignments in a timely mannerOffers
suggestions for resolving operational issues within the
department.Provides unit specific information to students, floats,
and travelers/registry personnel.Maintains departmental cleanliness
and safety.Sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations.
Takes initiative in using time effectively.Completes all regulatory
requirements.Meets productivity standards established by department
leadership.
- Patient careEvaluates and treats patients within the scope of
care in a manner that is cost-effective and appropriate to the
patient's diagnosis, age and culture.Assesses patient pain that
interferes with optimal level of function or participation in
rehabilitation; and provides intervention.Performs an appropriate
assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and
provides and reassesses as per policy.Evaluates patient outcomes
and effectiveness of patient care measures, reporting to management
or physician any significant changes and/or abnormal
findings.Utilizes interdisciplinary team conference to communicate
pertinent patient-related problems. When necessary, initiates
discussion with other team members to provide more comprehensive
care and/or to problem-solve.Performs all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning; family is included in teaching as
appropriate.Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities,
equipment and therapeutic procedures .Coordinates and directs
patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy
is followed.Completes development plan and performance is
satisfactory.Participates in weekly team meetings and discharge
meetings.Collaborates with Case Manager for referrals/transition of
therapy needs with the local CCS Medical Therapy Program/Units for
infants being discharged.Participates in interdisciplinary rounds,
staffing and/or pt conferences as required at various levels of
care. If functioning in NICU, therapist will attend weekly NICU
rounds as required.For CCS Paneled Therapists Only: The therapist
makes recommendations for the appropriate outpatient services. With
a physician order the therapist may assist with the referral to
outpatient therapy for those patients going to CCS Medical Therapy
Units or other facilities for treatment.Sharp HealthCare is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected classAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association;
Other; California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical
Therapy Board
Keywords: SHARP HEALTHCARE, Riverside , Physical Therapist I/SRN/Sharp HealthCare/Per Diem, Healthcare , Riverside, California
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