Physical Therapist - PP - 431028 in Alamogordo, NM

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  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
  • Maintains required core competencies.
  • Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
  • Accurately interprets referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the patient.
  • Gathers and interprets various data elements from the medical record, other care providers, from patient and family resulting in an effective plan of care (POC).
  • Proactively communicates with other therapists when the presentation of the patient exceeds one’s skill, knowledge, or understanding of the patient’s condition.
  • Implements POC that attains expected clinical outcomes.
  • Understands the parameters of patient’s condition each visit and adjusts behaviors accordingly.
  • Completes all documentation thoroughly in compliance with regulations from governing bodies
  • Develops in conjunction with the patient sa set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time frames and frequencies.
  • Communicates effectively the POC to delegates of care in a manner that is easily understood and easily translated into action.
  • Monitors the established POC and goals and modifies them as indicated based on the patient’s response to treatment.
  • Modifies POC or treatment according to patient’s condition with input/orders from referring provider
  • Recognizes cognitive, physiological, physical, and functional changes occurring with the patient and modifies POC and/or communicates with other care providers as indicated.
  • Proactively communicates in a timely manner with the patient’s provider when changes in orders are appropriate.
  • Monitors the results of the communication to ensure that the desired outcome is achieved.
  • Establishes and maintains patient and family relationships to maximize clinical outcomes and eventual disposition.
  • Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
  • Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate provider contact for intervention.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Formulates and implements a teaching/education plan based upon identified learning needs of the patient evaluates effectiveness of learning on an ongoing basis
  • Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
  • Treats patients with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients.
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
  • Communicates appropriately and clearly with providers and other members of the patient care team.
  • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
  • Utilizes time in a productive manner that emphasizes patient care and the by-products related to delivering that care.

Requirements

Education

Required:

    Bachelor of Science

    High School

Preferred:

    Master of Science

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

    L-Physical Therpist

Preferred:

    C-BLS

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Job Attributes

Req ID

PHYSI002967

Job Title

Physical Therapist - PP - 431028

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Rehabilitation Services

Location

CHRISTUS Health - Alamogordo
2539 Medical Drive
Alamogordo, NM  88310 View on a map

Physical Therapist - PP - 431028

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