Brown University Health
SAH Physical Therapist
Brown University Health, Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720
Summary:Administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of in and out patients (orthopedic neurological pulmonary cardiac medical and surgical) within the guidelines set forth in physician orders).
Responsibilities:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Patient CareHas achieved/maintained specialty certificationSeeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge baseReceives positive letters/comments from patients families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniquesNotes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindicationsEvaluates patient's emotional and physical conditionExplains treatment to patient/family/othersFormulates measurable goals and individualized treatment planIntegrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapyUtilizes age appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseloadMonitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordinglyInitiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services
Documentation:Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluationsMaintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient careDocumentation reflects patient response to treatmentProgress towards goals is reflected at least weeklyFlow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performanceAppropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms.Maintains current physician orders
Evaluation:Correctly selects appropriate database obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patientSelects performs documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitationsReports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed
Acts as a Resource:Acts as a resource to entry level staff regarding complex cases and new/advanced techniquesProvides input into the supervision of studentsProvides direct supervision of studentsDemonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear concise mannerIn-services staff upon return from conferences or seminarsInitiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department related tasksInteracts with peers in a kind and professional mannerConsistently demonstrates an approachable style of interactionWhen requested assists other staff members with department related tasksSupports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Other information:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:0-3 years' experience preferred. New Graduates considered.Communication and interpersonal skillsOrganizationComputer SkillsSafe application of modalitiesAssessment of patient response to modalitiesApplication of assistive devicesAssessment of effectiveness of assistive deviceDevelopment of appropriate therapeutic exercise programFamiliarity with hospital /departmental policies/protocolsEffectively communicates with hospital staffPossesses ability to educate others regarding rehab related issuesEducates/instructs hospital staff in appropriate follow-up
EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Physical therapy requiredCurrent MA license or eligibility; current BLS certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:Stand / walk
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:Lift from 10 to over 100 lbs.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balanceUse hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balanceStoop kneel crouch or crawlExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to infections from disease bearing specimensExposure to infectious/contagious diseasesExposure to a moderate noise level
Vision Requirements:Close visionDistance visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus
Safety equipment used while performing this job:GownsGloves
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.
Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall RiverWork Type: Per DiemShift: Shift 1Union: Non-Union
Responsibilities:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Patient CareHas achieved/maintained specialty certificationSeeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge baseReceives positive letters/comments from patients families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniquesNotes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindicationsEvaluates patient's emotional and physical conditionExplains treatment to patient/family/othersFormulates measurable goals and individualized treatment planIntegrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapyUtilizes age appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseloadMonitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordinglyInitiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services
Documentation:Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluationsMaintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient careDocumentation reflects patient response to treatmentProgress towards goals is reflected at least weeklyFlow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performanceAppropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms.Maintains current physician orders
Evaluation:Correctly selects appropriate database obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patientSelects performs documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitationsReports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed
Acts as a Resource:Acts as a resource to entry level staff regarding complex cases and new/advanced techniquesProvides input into the supervision of studentsProvides direct supervision of studentsDemonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear concise mannerIn-services staff upon return from conferences or seminarsInitiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department related tasksInteracts with peers in a kind and professional mannerConsistently demonstrates an approachable style of interactionWhen requested assists other staff members with department related tasksSupports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Other information:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:0-3 years' experience preferred. New Graduates considered.Communication and interpersonal skillsOrganizationComputer SkillsSafe application of modalitiesAssessment of patient response to modalitiesApplication of assistive devicesAssessment of effectiveness of assistive deviceDevelopment of appropriate therapeutic exercise programFamiliarity with hospital /departmental policies/protocolsEffectively communicates with hospital staffPossesses ability to educate others regarding rehab related issuesEducates/instructs hospital staff in appropriate follow-up
EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Physical therapy requiredCurrent MA license or eligibility; current BLS certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:Stand / walk
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:Lift from 10 to over 100 lbs.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balanceUse hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balanceStoop kneel crouch or crawlExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to infections from disease bearing specimensExposure to infectious/contagious diseasesExposure to a moderate noise level
Vision Requirements:Close visionDistance visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus
Safety equipment used while performing this job:GownsGloves
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.
Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall RiverWork Type: Per DiemShift: Shift 1Union: Non-Union