Physical Therapist PD

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Brown Medicine Full time US$35 - US$58
SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Physical Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.
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.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CommunicationDemonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.
• white-space:pre Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
• white-space:pre Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• white-space:pre Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients' care
• white-space:pre Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener white-space:pre Principal Duties
• white-space:pre Examines and evaluates patients
• white-space:pre Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care
• white-space:pre Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions
• white-space:pre Directs and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan of care
• white-space:pre Evaluates patients' progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly
• white-space:pre Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers
• white-space:pre Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources
• white-space:pre Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
• white-space:pre Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• white-space:pre Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services
• white-space:pre Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• white-space:pre Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careAdditional Duties
• white-space:pre Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• white-space:pre Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• white-space:pre Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• white-space:pre Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need
• white-space:pre Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• white-space:pre Participates in community based professional events
• white-space:pre Participates in ongoing educational activities
• white-space:pre Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• white-space:pre Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required. Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred. State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.EXPERIENCE:New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department's policies and practicesRefers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouragedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Physical Therapists, a licensed physical therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Pay Range:

$35.20-$58.07

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

593 Eddy Street - Main - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7-5:30, some weekends

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

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