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Physical Therapist

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

#CPR #Patient Care #Clinical Excellence #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Medicare #Basic Life Support #Joint Commission #CARF

Quick overview

Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to help patients maintain physical wellbeing and reduce pain. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain detailed records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school and a valid Kentucky Physical Therapist license. Must hold a Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and have experience in a rehab setting.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunicationCustomer ServicePlan Of Care DevelopmentClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered CareFunctional IndependenceDirect TreatmentAge-Appropriate CompetencyInitial EvaluationsPatient Productivity

Job description

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards. Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues. ***Inpatient Setting**
****Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires***
Job Requirements Required Bachelor, upon hire or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, upon hire and student or prior experience in a Rehab setting Physical Therapist: KY, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

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