Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Kahuku, Hawaii / Skilled Nursing Facility
The Physical Therapist for Brighton Rehabilitation (Brighton) is responsible for providing quality Physical Therapy services to patients and contract facilitiesThis includes assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, provision of education, documentation, and patient/family communication for the purpose of assisting the patients achieve optimal functional level and quality of life in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation settingThe Physical Therapist reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Quality Patient Care1Provide Quality Patient CareaTimely response to requests for service.
bParticipate in screening individuals in compliance with Brighton policy and procedure.
cEnsure plan of treatment is initiated by attending physician, and is developed in consultation with nursing.
dEvaluate patients in order to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and development of appropriate goals.
eMaintain documentation according to Brighton's policy and procedure for content and timeliness.
fRespond pro-actively to the needs of the assigned facilities/entities.
2Direct Patient CareaAdhere to Physical Therapy Department policies and procedures regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to facilityEvaluations only to be performed after obtaining an appropriate order from the MD.
bEstablish short-term goals, long-term goals, and a treatment plan for each patient in accordance with patient, family, and team objectivesPlan of treatment to be approved by attending physician.
cResponsible for reviewing therapy goals, efficiency of treatment, risks vsbenefits, and potential financial responsibility with patient and family as necessary and appropriate.
dAdminister individual or group therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and approved by attending physician.
eModify the treatment plan according to patient status and following written approval of the attending physician.
fAs directed, supervise the administration of therapy services provided by Certified Physical Therapy Assistants, and/or aides.
gMonitor the patient during all phases of treatment and supervise the use of specialized equipment.
hRecommend, provide, or adapt assistive or orthotic devices to support the patient's functional independence.
iProvide specific training in the use, care and/or application of assistive or orthotic devices to patient, family or other department staff or team members as appropriate.
jInform the family or other team members of the specific therapy program to ensure maximal carryover of training in preparation for discharge.
kConfer informally and formally at family and team conferences with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitative program of the patient.
lEstablish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
mRecord billable treatment times according to Brighton's procedures and submit required statistics to corporate office.
nParticipate in FMP, and discharge planning.
3Indirect Patient Care ActivitiesaComplete MD letter on all patients and deliver to referring physician within ten working days.
bEnsure all Brighton's required documentation is completed, including the appropriate signatures, on all patients in a timely manner.
cAs directed, assists in the orientation and supervision of Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.
dEnsure continued professional development through participation in facility in-services and outside continuing education programs; shares knowledge and technical skills with other team members.
eAttend and participate in professional staff meetings and in-services; attends and participate in family and team conferences.
fAs directed, participate in department program development projects.
gAssists in maintaining adequate levels of equipment and in maintaining the therapeutic area.
hDemonstrate initiative in assisting other staff members.
iEnsure documentation (700, 701, and weekly notes etc ) are filed in the medical record in a timely manner.
jPromote Brighton's mission, philosophy, goals, and directives in a positive and appropriate manner.
kPerform other duties as required.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION
Qualifications:
Must have a clinical backgroundMust possess professional competency as a general practitioner of Physical therapyEducational/Certification Requirements:
Must be a graduate of a four-year Bachelor degree programMust hold current state licensure or eligibility via temporary license in Physical TherapyMust have a current APTA certification in Physical TherapyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium to heavy under the Department of Labor classificationThe employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment, and or persons servedWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch, use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with persons servedThe employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess persons served safety and abilityThe employee works inside the persons served rooms or clinic and is regularly exposed to bodily fluids.
The essential functions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of a Physical TherapistReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Quality Patient Care1Provide Quality Patient CareaTimely response to requests for service.
bParticipate in screening individuals in compliance with Brighton policy and procedure.
cEnsure plan of treatment is initiated by attending physician, and is developed in consultation with nursing.
dEvaluate patients in order to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and development of appropriate goals.
eMaintain documentation according to Brighton's policy and procedure for content and timeliness.
fRespond pro-actively to the needs of the assigned facilities/entities.
2Direct Patient CareaAdhere to Physical Therapy Department policies and procedures regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to facilityEvaluations only to be performed after obtaining an appropriate order from the MD.
bEstablish short-term goals, long-term goals, and a treatment plan for each patient in accordance with patient, family, and team objectivesPlan of treatment to be approved by attending physician.
cResponsible for reviewing therapy goals, efficiency of treatment, risks vsbenefits, and potential financial responsibility with patient and family as necessary and appropriate.
dAdminister individual or group therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and approved by attending physician.
eModify the treatment plan according to patient status and following written approval of the attending physician.
fAs directed, supervise the administration of therapy services provided by Certified Physical Therapy Assistants, and/or aides.
gMonitor the patient during all phases of treatment and supervise the use of specialized equipment.
hRecommend, provide, or adapt assistive or orthotic devices to support the patient's functional independence.
iProvide specific training in the use, care and/or application of assistive or orthotic devices to patient, family or other department staff or team members as appropriate.
jInform the family or other team members of the specific therapy program to ensure maximal carryover of training in preparation for discharge.
kConfer informally and formally at family and team conferences with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitative program of the patient.
lEstablish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
mRecord billable treatment times according to Brighton's procedures and submit required statistics to corporate office.
nParticipate in FMP, and discharge planning.
3Indirect Patient Care ActivitiesaComplete MD letter on all patients and deliver to referring physician within ten working days.
bEnsure all Brighton's required documentation is completed, including the appropriate signatures, on all patients in a timely manner.
cAs directed, assists in the orientation and supervision of Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.
dEnsure continued professional development through participation in facility in-services and outside continuing education programs; shares knowledge and technical skills with other team members.
eAttend and participate in professional staff meetings and in-services; attends and participate in family and team conferences.
fAs directed, participate in department program development projects.
gAssists in maintaining adequate levels of equipment and in maintaining the therapeutic area.
hDemonstrate initiative in assisting other staff members.
iEnsure documentation (700, 701, and weekly notes etc ) are filed in the medical record in a timely manner.
jPromote Brighton's mission, philosophy, goals, and directives in a positive and appropriate manner.
kPerform other duties as required.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION
Qualifications:
Must have a clinical backgroundMust possess professional competency as a general practitioner of Physical therapyEducational/Certification Requirements:
Must be a graduate of a four-year Bachelor degree programMust hold current state licensure or eligibility via temporary license in Physical TherapyMust have a current APTA certification in Physical TherapyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium to heavy under the Department of Labor classificationThe employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment, and or persons servedWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch, use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with persons servedThe employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess persons served safety and abilityThe employee works inside the persons served rooms or clinic and is regularly exposed to bodily fluids.
The essential functions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of a Physical TherapistReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Consulting Finance Health Care Medical Records Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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