Physical Therapist – Outpatient – Pelvic Health – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview:

This position is accountable toevaluate and treat all patients referred for Physical Therapyservices, to assist in their return to optimal functionalabilities, and to prevent additional disability. This includescommunication with physicians and other health care personnel toassist in providing quality patient care.

Talent pool:

Allied HealthResponsibilities:

Completes patient evaluations, treatments,reassessments and documentation/charging; Independently andaccurately selects and performs appropriate evaluation andreassessment techniques; Independently sets appropriate goals;Plans and implements therapy in a manner to achieve patient goals;Autonomously and appropriately modifies session in response tochanges in patient status, environment, and discharge plan;Independently recognizes need for and initiates discharge fromtherapy services and independently recommends and initiatesreferral to appropriate venue for additional therapy services;Provides effective and thorough patient/family/caregiver educationthroughout the patients therapy program; Supports safe,appropriate, effective and efficient patient care by providingaccurate, thorough and timely documentation that consistently meetsdepartmental requirements; Charges appropriately for treatmentprovided; Charges are completed in a timelymanner•-

TimeManagement:

Maintains individual productivity at standard; Ifproductivity does not meet target, initiates and follows through onproblem solving with supervisor to increase productivity;Independently and effectively manages caseload and other work toassure timely completion; Proactively identifies need to changeschedule throughout day to accommodate new priorities; Recognizesteam workload and proactively offers/seeks assistance to assuretimely completion of teams work and achievement of department andorganizational goals; Efficiently plans therapy sessions tomaximizeoutcomes•-

Teamwork/Flexibility:

Considers team priorities for the day when managing ownschedule/caseload; Consistently offers or seeks help based on theneeds of the team and overall caseload/priorities; Works with teamto delegate appropriate patients/tasks to other team members tofree self for professional duties (i.e. delegate to PTA to performevaluations, gives tasks to front office staff to allow patientcare); Consistently utilizes non-patient care time by offeringassistance to team members; Frequently and consistently adjustsschedule throughout the day to meet department or patient needs(related to call-outs, influx of new orders, etc.); Consistentlyoffers to flex schedule to support the goals/needs of thedepartment (gives back flex days, picks up extra weekends, worksextra around holidays or during high census); Works with teammembers and leadership to ensure optimal utilization of resourcesincluding technical staff; Willingly changes rotations during theyear to accommodate team needs; For Supplemental position: workswith leadership to address department/system needs for overallcaseload/priorities; frequently and willingly adjusts schedulethroughout day and on day-to-day basis to address systemneeds•-

ProfessionalCommunication:

Consistently communicates positively and effectivelywith all members of the healthcare team to support exceptionalpatient care; Consistently communicates with department leadership;Communicates appropriate information when delegating patients/tasksto other therapists, assistants, technicians and front officestaff; Maintains open communication with assistants regardingpatient needs, progress, etc. ; Provides feedback to others asindicated and in a professionalmanner•Clinicalpractice development: Seeks constructive feedback regarding his/herown practice and uses this feedback to make practice changes;Assists with orientation and training of new staff, demonstrates anongoing commitment to improve the performance and skill ofco-workers; Serves as a preceptor to new employees on a routinebasis; Demonstrates knowledge of national standards of practice;Incorporates these into practice and holds self and othersaccountable for practicing according to these standards; Attendscontinuing education, reviews literature and uses current researchfindings to improve and promote continual development of knowledge;Incorporates new learning into practice; May serve as an effectiveclinical instructor for students•

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Bachelors, Physical Therapy, Required.

EXPERIENCE

•Newgraduates will be considered; experience in applicable venuepreferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING

REQUIREDBLS

(CPR•

American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Required:

NorthCarolina license by the NCPT Board of Physical Therapy Examiners ora Compact State

PREFERRED

•Additional certifications may bepreferred depending on clinical requirements•If driving a ConeHealth vehicle, 5 years of driving experience, MVR must be approvedby Risk Management.