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Physical Therapist - (Full-Time) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

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#Rehabilitation #Patient Care #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Valley Health #Mary Free Bed

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Location

Winchester, Virginia

Quick overview

Provide physical therapy services to patients at Valley Health/Mary Free Bed. Focus on improving patient mobility and functional independence.

Requirements summary

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time availability is required for the Winchester, VA location.

postgraduate degreePatient CarePhysical TherapyRehabilitation

Job description

Physical Therapist - (Full-Time) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed **For a one-year commitment - $15,000 sign on agreement*
Join our team as a Full-Time Physical Therapist and help patients reclaim independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation. In our collaborative inpatient setting, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative therapies that accelerate recovery and improve outcomes. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, advanced clinical resources, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on every patient’s journey. Mary Free Bed Summary We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care. Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Employment Value Proposition At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride. Age Specific Responsibility Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Summary Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Essential Job Responsibilities Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations. As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the Therapist I is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The Therapist I is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Clinical settings may include: Acute: Orthopedics Medical/Surgical Medical/Pulmonary Neurology Cardiac ICU Step Down Trauma NICU (OT) CST Inpatient Rehab Orthopedics Neurology Trauma Outpatient Orthopedics Neurology Pediatrics Women's Health Drivability Vestibular Lymphedema Aquatics Vision Wound Care. In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner. Written records contain thorough and accurate accounts of events, observations, facts, and conclusions consistent with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures. Forms are fully-completed, legible, accurate, have no unapproved abbreviations and do have the proper signatures. Documents get to appropriate parties in a timely manner, without compromising confidentiality or patient privacy procedures. Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities, and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods. Makes sure to understand every safety practice expected by the organization. Takes no shortcuts that increase the risks of accidents, personal injuries or equipment failures. Looks for unsafe practices in the workplace and takes responsibility to ensure that others are aware of the potential impact. Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them. Looks for new and productive ways to make an impact. Clinician performs evaluation, interprets results, defines measurable outcomes and implements individualized plan of care using evidence-based treatment for identified impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities and adjusts plan based on patient response or status; establishes appropriate discharge plan based on individual needs of the patient and family Able to manage individual schedule per departmental expectations and recognize and seek assistance for needed adjustments in periods of high or low census Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. Essential Job Qualifications Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelors or Masters degree in Physical Therapy PT License – Viriginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire. BLS Certification (Basic Life support) - American Heart ’Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA Approved Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels: None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: None Traverse or move around work location: Frequently Use keyboard: Frequently Operate or use department specific equipment: None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: Majority Up to 25 pounds: Frequently Up to 50 pounds: Frequently Up to 75 pounds: Frequently More than 100 pounds: Occasionally Other weight: Up to___ pounds: Other: None Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic. At Mary Free Bed, we work towards putting everybody in motion. Fueled by our passion for innovative, integrated rehabilitation care, our teams work together to elevate everyone’s potential. Whether you’re here to ensure a safe environment at our hospitals, provide clinical care or help our patients navigate their next appointment, we’re united by the same mission: to restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Everyone plays an integral role in defining a better future for ourselves, our patients, and our communities. You included.