Pelvic Floor - Physical Therapist

Reid Health; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Reid Health in London is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver prescribed treatments, while supervising PTAs within the department. You will educate patients and coordinate care to restore function and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, documentation, and ongoing assessment to optimize outcomes and support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the relevant jurisdiction.
• BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and ensure safe care.
• Document progress notes and communicate with the care team.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning as needed.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Supervision of PTAs

Documentation

Formation

PT degree

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Pelvic Floor - Physical Therapist

5420 Rehab-Adult PT OT

Schedule: Day Shift. Monday - Friday for 40 hours per week with a holiday rotation for IP/ARU

Type additional details specific to position and/or department.

About the Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates each patient and provides medically prescribed treatments and education to patients to restore, improve, maintain the patient’s optimal level of functioning, independence, and quality of life. The Physical Therapist also supervises the provision of therapy services delivered by the Physical Therapist Assistants within their department location.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient utilizing applicable diagnostic, prognostic, and functional ability assessments.
• Re-evaluate patient status as appropriate for their plan of care/change of condition.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
• Interpret evaluation data, history, and applicable medical documentation to determine rehabilitation potential and potential benefit from intervention.
• Identify physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other.
• Utilize patient/family/caregiver input in setting functional rehabilitation goals.
• Document goals in functional, measurable, terms with stated timeframes.
• Incorporate information gained in evaluation and assessment to determine appropriate, specific treatment plan for intervention.
• Involve patient/family/caregiver in treatment planning.
• Demonstrate competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in area of practice, including but not exclusive to those listed in the Competency Inventory.
• Demonstrate awareness of continuity of patient care by following established plans.
• Modify patient care based on continual assessment of the patient and effect of treatment intervention. This includes treatment provided by a PTA and countersigned by the PT.
• Demonstrate skills in identifying, interpreting, and incorporating patient’s psychological, physical, and social responses to intervention.
• Provide and/or recommend equipment or supplies for home use.
• Provide for patient’s personal care and environment throughout the treatment.
• Provide education appropriate to each patient’s level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment, and self-responsibility.
• Instruct in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence in care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient, caregivers, and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services.
• Initiate discharge planning at time of initial evaluation.
• Confer and communicate with referring physicians and other appropriate persons through the use of progress notes, letters, evaluations, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the proposed course, progress, and discharge plan of each patient.
• Complete clear, concise, and clinically useful documentation in medical record in a timely manner according to organizational policy.
• Provide clinical supervision to PTAs in the implementation of treatment plan.
• Counter-sign PTA documentation in a timely manner in accordance with organizational policy.
• Provide supervision at all times by direct contact (in person), by Voalte, or by phone during all hours services are provided.
• Provide direct supervision of holders of an IN temporary permit as defined by Code.
• Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students on site.
• Participate in and knowledgeable of QA&I activities.
• Ensure patient and departmental safety through work requests, following safety procedures, and other appropriate measures.
• Supervise and direct all physical therapy assistants and rehab techs in provision of care, including progression of program to optimize outcomes.
• Assume responsibility to see that new physical therapy orders are promptly scheduled and notify supervisor when needed.
• Conduct, participate in, and supervise the training and observation of medical and nursing personnel, students, and other persons in physical therapy.
• Market and promote physical therapy services as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for the direction of physical therapy services as assigned by Manager or Director.
• Submit capital equipment recommendations as appropriate.
• Inform Manager and Director of department needs.
• Understand the significance of, and participate in, appropriate volunteer opportunities within the greater community promoting and supporting a higher quality of life for our region. These opportunities may include the enhancement of social, educational, spiritual, physical, or psychological needs within our services area.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• BS, MS, or DPT degree or certification in Physical Therapy from an ACTA accredited educational program.
• Preference may be given to individuals with advanced clinical skilled experience or expertise.

Licensure & Certification

• Must be fully licensed in Indiana to practice as a Physical Therapist. May work with a Temporary Permit under the stipulated supervision of a PT in accordance with Indiana regulations.
• Additionally, if assigned to provide services in Ohio, the PT is required to hold a current OH license.
• Basic Life support certification is required.