PHYSICAL THERAPIST, WOUND CARE CERTIFIED (PD) 4TH03 at Penobscot Valley Hospital

Lincoln, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Patient Mobility Improvement, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Communication, Medical Record Documentation, Clinical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Quality Improvement, Disaster Preparedness, Wound Care, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 4TH03 PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period. Position: non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate. JOB FUNCTIONS Performs physical therapy evaluations and reassessments per physician referral to assess patients’ physical, functional, social, and emotional needs. Evaluations are accurate, complete, and age appropriate in accordance with departmental policy. Interprets evaluation findings and diagnostic information to develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals designed to restore, maintain, and improve patient mobility and functional performance. Implements physical therapy interventions based on the established plan of care and modifies treatment as indicated based on patient response, performance, physician input, and updated diagnostic information. Assists in discharge planning, including development of home programs, discharge evaluations, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care. Provides ongoing education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, goals, safety, and home management strategies. Communicates patient status, treatment progress, and care activities with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, utilization review, and family conferences as appropriate. Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in the medical record, including evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, discharge summaries, and required billing documentation. Ensures patient charges are completed appropriately. Utilizes clinical reasoning and professional judgment to prioritize patient care, problem solve clinical issues, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals when consultation is needed. Participates in professional development and departmental activities, including attendance at in-services, providing educational presentations when assigned, participation in community or industrial education programs, and serving as a clinical instructor or job shadow mentor as requested. Supports departmental operations and program development, including assisting with new program implementation, maintaining productive use of work time, demonstrating cost-consciousness, and collaborating effectively with hospital staff and departments. Complies with all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. Disaster Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program, diploma, M.S., or B.S. degree required. License to practice or eligible to practice in State of Maine. Valid Maine driver’s license. Previous patient care experience preferred. CPR/Basic Life Support Certification required. Wound Care experience and Certification required. Benefits PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30 + authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to restore, maintain, and improve patient mobility and functional performance based on physician referrals. Responsibilities also include implementing interventions, assisting with discharge planning, educating patients/families, and maintaining accurate documentation of all care activities.