Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist Pediatric Development and Therapy Center at FMOLHS

DescriptionOrganizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function prevents disability following disease injury or loss of a body part and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. The Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist serves as a mentor to staff Physical Therapists and as a clinical instructor for the department.ResponsibilitiesPatient Care Evaluates patient functioning and abilities in order to design effective treatment plans that maximize patient care quality. Maintains high quality and accurate documentation on patient progress and goals and develops appointment schedules in a manner that maximizes the positive therapeutic impact for the patient.Treats patients from a holistic perspective by assessing patient needs designing effective treatment programs and intervening to promote increased independence in daily living skills. Provides compassionate and caring therapy directed toward improving cognitive psychological sensorimotor developmental and perceptual functioning.Directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises muscle re-education gait and functional training using exercises weights steps and inclined surfaces.Instructs patients on therapeutic procedures to be continued following release from physicians supervision in an effort to prevent regression of patients physical condition.Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.Gives whirlpool and contrast applies modalities and topical medications and performs sterile debridement and dressing techniques as per doctors order.Quality Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures and follows all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion understanding and respect for others.Provides suggestions for program development and offers evaluations of existing programs in an effort to increase program performance and identify ways to improve the quality and efficiency of health care service delivery.Utilizes all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops attendance at professional conferences and affiliations with national and state professional organizations.Collaboration and Partnership Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems available home programs and the therapeutic process.Monitors patient progress during therapy records relevant information regarding therapy and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning.Supervises interns and employees involved in clinical fellowship programs and provides high quality assistance and guidance during the learning process.Assists in providing quality training and orientation for assigned employees. Treats all employees with compassion understanding and respect and strives to enhance performance through cooperative effort and action.Conducts and participates in physical therapy educational programs and training sessions in an effort to share own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to physical medicine and rehabilitation personnel.Other Duties As Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested.QualificationsExperience Education Training Special Skills and Licensure :3 years experience as a Physical TherapistBachelors DegreeState Licensed Physical TherapistRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1