Physical Therapist II EX, Inpatient (Brighton, MA)

Position: Physical Therapist II EX, Physical Therapy       Location: Brighton, MA Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site POSITION SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist II conducts comprehensive assessments of inpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student and new hire training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuing education. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:    Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.    Responds to all consults in assigned area within 24 hours;   completes   evaluation and documentation.   Reviews patient records, gathers necessary information, and   clarifies   physician’s   order s   prior to assessing the patient.    Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations.    Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including range of motion, manual muscle testing,   balance,   mobility ) ; adapts evaluation procedures as   indicated   to accommodate the specific needs of patients.    Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations.    Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in   patient’s   status   or response to treatment.    Educates patient and caregiver   regarding   evaluation   findings and management of care recommendations.    Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and   third-party   reimbursement requirements.    Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique psychological and functional deficits.    Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with   patient   and/or caregiver.    Modifies goals as   warranted   by changes in   patient’s   status.    Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including but not limited   to:   insurance issues, equipment needs, follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community services.    Communicates patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed.   Arranges   for   appropriate follow-up .    Implements comprehensive treatment.       Establishes treatment priorities based on   evaluation   results and the specific needs of the patients.    Uses   creative treatment approaches and   explores   alternative solutions to individual patient problems.    Demonstrates clinical   critical thinking skills   with a variety of patient problems and substantiates actions taken.    Progresses patient treatment programs appropriately and   terminates   them as   warranted   by   patient’s   progress and condition.    Recommends and/or issues   appropriate assistive   devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that it properly fits the patient.    Develops and instructs   patient   and caregiver in home programs and/or use of recommended equipment; provides verbal and/or written instructions as   indicated .    Establishes and   maintains   a therapeutic relationship with all patients.    Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions.       Complies with   departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.    Completes documentation in an   accurate and   timely   manner according to department standards.    Completes patient care charges accurately.   Meets area specific productivity standards at least 95% of the time.   Identifies   problems and   adjusts   to   meet targeted productivity.    Participates in the peer review process. Completes form thoroughly, gives meaningful and constructive feedback, and provides learning experience to   peer .    Shows evidence of   on-going   professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.    Initiates independent learning opportunities, seeks   out   and integrates   new information   in daily practice. Communicates learning needs to   manage r.    Stays current with advances in physical therapy treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature.    Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.    Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy   programs.     Contributes to the development and updating of   clinical service line programs   and other pertinent resource material.    Collects   data   required   to complete departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with established department standards.    Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs in collaboration with   manager   and peers.    Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.   Serves as   clinical   resource for other health care professionals on assigned floors.   Instructs and   assists   ancillary and other   personnel   as necessary .   Works as part of the rehabilitation therapy team, helping and supporting staff   members as   needed;   listens   to and   seeks   feedback from others;   shares   knowledge with others in   positive   manner;   expresses   opinions clearly.    Attends and   participates   in all mandatory department meetings.  Arrives prepared and on time.    Accepts and completes   additional   assignments as requested by   manager , including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees.