Physical Therapist - Per Diem Methuen - Lawrence General Hospital : Job Details

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Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary: Physical Therapist Methuen Per Diem

The Physical Therapist administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short- and long-term rehabilitation of in and out patients (orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary, cardiac, medical and surgical) within the guidelines set forth in physician orders.

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Has achieved/maintained specialty certification.

• Seeks out educational opportunities to expand the patient care knowledge base.

• Receives positive letters/comments from patients, families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniques.

• Notes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindications.

• Evaluates patient's emotional and physical condition.

• Explains treatment to patient/family/others.

• Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plans.

• Integrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapy.

• Utilizes age-appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseload.

• Monitors the effectiveness of treatment and adjusts the treatment plan accordingly.

• Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other healthcare providers for optimal provision of services

Documentation:

• Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations.

• Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care.

• Documentation reflects patient response to treatment.

• Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly.

• Flow sheet documentation reflects the quality of patient performance.

• Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital-approved forms.

• Maintains current physician orders.

Evaluation:

• Correctly selects an appropriate database, obtains, and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient.

• Selects, performs, and documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations.

• Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed.

Resource:

• Acts as a resource to entry-level staff regarding complex cases and new/advanced techniques.

• Provides input into the supervision of students.

• Provides direct supervision of students.

• Demonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear, concise manner.

• In-services staff upon return from conferences or seminars.

• Initiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department-related tasks.

• Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner.

• Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction.

• When requested, assists other staff members with department-related tasks.

• Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by the National Quality Forum, JCAHO and the system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required

• Experience: 0–3 years' experience preferred. New Graduates considered.

• Licensure/ Certification: Current PT License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current BLS required.

• Other: Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.