Physical Therapist

genesishcs; Canal Lewisville (OH); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Genesis HealthCare System in Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and treat patients referred to the GCMC Therapy service on the Day Shift (40 hours/week). The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, an active Ohio license, and clinical rotation experience.

You will supervise assistants, document therapies, and contribute to a patient-centered care environment. Excellent communication and a valid driver's license are required; you may cross-train and participate

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Ohio PT license is required.
• Minimum one clinical rotation in Rehabilitation Services.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to assess needs and solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance (HomeCare).

Aufgaben

• Collects/interprets diagnostic data and clinical relevance during assessments.
• Conducts patient assessment, develops treatment plans and goals.
• Supervises and directs treatment activities of assistants.
• Initiates patient care timely per department guidelines.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Ensures charges captured and submitted within 24 hours.
• Completes competency checklists and annual competencies.
• Cross-trains as appropriate to credentials and needs.
• Assists with orientation of new staff or students.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Driver's license & insurance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Current Ohio PT license

One clinical rotation in Rehabilitation Services

Jobbeschreibung

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

GCMC Therapy

Overview of Position:

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and treatment for patients referred to the service. Provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1. Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.
• 2. Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
• 3. Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.
• 4. Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
• 5. Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
• 6. Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
• 7. Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only). Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
• 8. Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
• 9. Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
• 10. Performs other functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 2. Current Ohio PT license.
• 3. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and/or Behavioral Health).
• 4. Attention to detail.
• 5. Ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.
• 6. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 7. Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
  • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
  • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
  • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
  • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
  • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
  • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
  • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
  • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and last impressions.
  • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
• 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
  • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
  • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
  • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
  • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
  • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
  • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
• 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
  • Demonstrates safe patient handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
  • Demonstrates safe materials handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
  • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
  • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.
• 2. Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.
• 3. Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital/HomeCare staff.
• 4. Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (HomeCare requirement)
• 5. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
• 6. Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.
• 7. Must walk on uneven terrain; drive automobile and travel to multiple sites. (HomeCare Requirement)

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.