What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, Pediatric NeuroRecovery position at University Medical Center, Inc.?
Primary Location: Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC Address: 220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: The Physical Therapist will provide quality care to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status related to a chronic bleeding disorder. Essential Functions: Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationship with appropriate interpersonal boundaries Manages patient care by first completing an evaluation, establishing a treatment plan with objective and measurable goals (outcomes), and provide direct intervention or supervision of care Performs therapeutic procedures (exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, gait, massage, manual therapy, orthotic fitting and training, dynamic activities, compression garments) Utilizes appropriate exercise equipment and treatment modalities for bleeding disorder patients Promotes patient and family rights to self-determination Assists family to integrate the medical, social emotional, and family dynamics of the condition into the context of their life situation Adjusts patient care schedule and prioritizes tasks as indicated Performs documentation per policy and procedures (evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and multi-disciplinary education and treatment plans) Performs patient and family education regarding interventions, disease/injury, safety, and wellness The Kosair For Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery consists of a team of professionals with a passion and a purpose for working with children with spinal cord injury as well as other neuromotor conditions. Our blend of expertise from varied disciplines related to neurorecovery and pediatrics contributes to our ability to apply knowledge gained in research to the child in the clinic. Similarly, the experience gained from working with the child in the clinic informs and drives our research agenda. We consider the core of our team to be the children and families that we serve. Additional Job Description: Required Qualifications Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University in Physical Therapy Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.
