What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Per Diem (St Mary) position at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic?
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
Responsible for the evaluation, comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiopulmonary or functional disorders.
Schedule: per diem/pool
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
Responsible for the evaluation, comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiopulmonary or functional disorders.
Schedule: per diem/pool
- Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.
- Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.
- Adheres to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.
- Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status
- Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.
- Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan.
- Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations.
- Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.
- Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights.
- Participates in program development activities, as assigned, and under the direction of the Lead/ Manager.
- Performs as a Clinical instructor when necessary.
- Confers with physicians/team members regarding change in the treatment plan as needed.
- Collaborates with patient/significant others when establishing goals and treatment plan.
- Participates in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members
- Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs.
- Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and to fulfill credentialing requirement.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current State PT license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Bachelor's Degree
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.