MG Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist EX

**$12,500 sign-On bonus included!** 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/care-givers 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experiences in the clinical area of assignment. Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training). Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required. Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring. Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision. Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate. Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues. Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located. Completes work assignments within an acceptable timeframe. Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities. Cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion. Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services. Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction. Develops and maintains efficient working relationships. EDUCATION: Baccalaureate, master's degree or Certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college/university. Current MA Physical Therapy license Pay Range: $74,672.00-$123,198.40 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.