Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Part-Time (variable between (7:30a-4p)

Northwestern Medical Center, Inc.; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,584 - 63,686; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist in Rehabilitation Services. The role involves providing physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients, across a wide age range, with a schedule that can include weekends and holidays.

The therapist will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and contribute to ongoing care progression. The position requires Vermont licensure, a graduate degree in Physical Therapy, and a commitment to evidence-based

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with current licensure in Vermont.
• Part-time schedule with shifts that include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to evaluate patients across ages and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to inpatients and outpatients following the continuum of care.
• Evaluate clients and plan/implement treatment programs to restore or enhance function.
• Maintain documentation and communicate progress with care team.
• Adhere to NMC and APTA standards of care and payer guidelines.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with Vermont licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Part‑Time (variable between 7:30 a‑4 p, including weekends and holidays).

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: PHYSI001477

Locations: St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

Pay or shift range: $33.09 to $46.23 USD

Description

NMC is recruiting a part‑time Physical Therapist in Rehabilitation Services for 64 hours bi‑weekly. The role is variable between M‑F 7:30 a‑4 p, including weekends and holidays. The candidate will provide physical therapy services to inpatients and outpatients across a spectrum of ages and within the continuum of care, evaluating clients, planning and implementing treatment programs that restore, reinforce, and/or enhance function.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients across a spectrum of ages and within the continuum of care. Evaluates clients, plans and implements treatment programs which restores, reinforces, and/or enhances function.

Pre‑Requisites

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with current licensure in the State of Vermont.

Relationships

• Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services
• Other Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, providers and their staff, business partners, and hospital employees

Scope

Machinery or Equipment Used: Ambulatory aids, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, exercise equipment, other patient care equipment, computer, and photocopier.

Physical Demands

Frequent, prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Manual dexterity and mobility with moderate physical effort.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, many interruptions, and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment

PPE as situation warrants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides exceptional patient care to our community within NMC & APTA standards of care evidenced by:

• Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of our patients
• Adapts information for diverse populations and environment
• Advocates for needs of patients
• Provides care in ethical and legal manner
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
• Protects confidentiality of patients
• Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner

2. Provides efficient patient care within NMC & APTA standards of care.

• Meets productivity standards of ≥ 67% (solid = average of 67% for running 12 month period)

3. Promotes NMC Rehab through community outreach event and/or process improvement with cross discipline teamwork.

• Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry
• Complies and follows all payer guidelines/limitations (including referrals and plan of cares)
• Complies with re‑administration of outcome measures demonstrating patients are making meaningful progress meeting dept expectation of 90% re‑admin rate for discharged charts with ≥ 8 visits.

5. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

• Prioritizes Tasks/Organizes multitask workload
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
• Offers assistance to others in critical thinking and seeks assistance as needed

6. Commits to ongoing learning and practice of evidence based medicine.

• Successful chart audits demonstrating need for skilled services and appropriate treatment progression.
• Up-to-date research on “best practices” evident in peer chart audits

7. Incorporates teaching in delivery service.

• Provides appropriate information to patient
• Assesses for barriers to learning
• Uses colleagues as a learning resource
• Supports the preceptorship program

8. Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains clean, orderly environment of care
• Seeks out and accepts feedback
• Requests assistance appropriately

9. Demonstrates the department/job specific skills requisite for patient population served.

• See job specific competencies (patient population birth to geriatrics)

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