Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist EX

Jobs › North Dartmouth, MA › Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist EX Brown Health Medical Group Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist EX North Dartmouth, MA Apply SUMMARY Organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology and to promote and maintain health. Provides care in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing patient evaluations. Devises/designs and implements treatment programs and goals using knowledge of physical therapy principles and standard operating procedures to regain physical or mental functions or adjust to their impairment. Appraises/evaluates and revises prescribed treatment plans according to patient\'s response and progression. Skillfully and safely progresses patients through levels of treatment within the capabilities of the patient. Instructs/educates patients/families/caregivers in the use and purpose of therapeutic or adaptive devices, therapy plans, and home exercise programs. Maintains timely and accurate documentation, including the medical record, physician communication, charges, etc. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team as needed to coordinate patient care. Adapts/adjusts patient equipment and devices; safely and appropriately applies orthoses. Provides liaison contact with community agencies/resources for follow-up continuity. Regularly and appropriately delegates treatment programs to other health team personnel in the care of the patient; instructs/educates the supportive staff in the appropriate portions of the treatment program. Consistently demonstrates an awareness and concern for patient safety; complies with hospital infection control policies. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients/families/caregivers in a professional manner, while motivating them to advance in rehabilitation. Actively participates on patient care and department committees. Demonstrates an ability to terminate treatments appropriately and makes referrals to outside agencies in a timely manner. Regularly reviews caseload for opportunities to effectively dove-tail procedures performing physical therapy on more than one patient simultaneously without interfering with quality. Provides useful suggestions regarding supplies and equipment to supervisors/clinical staff; ensures equipment in work area is in safe and proper working order. Assists in selected portions of the orientation and/or training of new employees/students. Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. Possesses adequate knowledge of applicable Federal and State Regulations related to the treatment setting. Active Filters Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist EX North Dartmouth, MA Clear All Apply