Location: Methuen,MA, USA
Join us at Holy Family Hospital
Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short- and long-term rehabilitation of in and outpatients (orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary, cardiac, medical and surgical) within the guidelines set forth in physician orders).
Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
* Has achieved/maintained specialty certification.
* Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base.
* Receives positive letters/comments from patients, families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniques.
* Notes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindications.
* Evaluates patient's emotional and physical condition.
* Explains treatment to patient/family/others.
* Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan.
* Integrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapy.
* Utilizes age-appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseload.
* Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
* Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services
Documentation:
* Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations.
* Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care.
* Documentation reflects patient response to treatment.
* Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly.
* Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance.
* Appropriately 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 patient.
* Selects, performs, documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations.
* Reports 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 techniques.
* Provides input into the supervision of students.
* Provides direct supervision of students.
* Demonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear, concise manner.
* In-services staff upon return from conferences or seminars.
* Initiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department related tasks.
* Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner.
* Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction.
* When requested, assists other staff members with department related tasks.
* Supports 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.
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required
* Experience: 0-3 years' experience preferred. New Graduates considered.
* Licensure/ Certification: Current PT License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current BLS required.
* Other: Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.