Acute Care Physical Therapist
Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital.
Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that
represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of
a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.
Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO,
includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a
difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we
are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient
care of any hospital across the country.AVH supports vaccinations
as the evidence-based and most effective means for our community
and country to put COVID-19 behind us and to avoid unnecessary
hospitalizations and deaths. In order to better care for our
community, as of 10/31/21, AVH requires COVID-19 Vaccination for
all Staff.This Position Offers:Highly competitive pay,
comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health
insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being part of a
very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top
ski resorts at your doorstep.Job Overview: Responsible for
evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy
modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore
function and prevent disability following injury, disease or
physical disability. Assists patients reach their maximum
performance and level of functioning for patient to function safely
outside the hospital setting. The acute care therapist coordinates,
delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive
staff. The acute care therapist participates in operational aspects
of the department, maintains performance improvement activities
within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides
input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department
performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to
remain in budget guidelines. Ensures patient charges are accurate
and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection
control, department equipment training, organizational safety and
fire safety programs. Is responsible for all inpatient care
including PCU/ICU/ER/SDS patients. Recommends appropriate setting
for patient to leave hospital into a safe environment.Primary Scope
of Responsibilities:
- Performs a detailed evaluation, including appropriate
assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested,
using motor and neurological capabilities, and designs a treatment
plan to achieve maximum physical performance while adjusting to
disabilities.
- Evaluates various body systems using tests that include manual
muscle testing (specific or functional), goniometry, reflex
testing, neurological development testing, spine and joint
mobility, gait, and posture for each patient.
- Displays proficiency in application of physical agents,
mechanical modalities, assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective,
and prosthetic devices and equipment.
- Displays proficiency in soft tissue techniques, manual joint
mobilization, stretching and relaxation techniques, gait training,
exercise protocols, coordination, and balancing activities.
- Observes and evaluates treatment effects and communicates
appropriately and clearly to physician, nurse and other
professionals recommending changes to plan of care if
necessary.
- Provides individualized patient and family education consistent
with patient's learning style, readiness to learn and self-care
needs. Evaluates patient's response and documents effectiveness of
patient learning in chart. Provides patient with HEP throughout
treatment.
- Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients
and families using theories of human growth and development, family
systems and cultural background.
- Attends morning Rounds, Swing Bed and PCU meetings to
communicate and collaborate with staff, physicians, nurses,
discharge planning in order to address patient care, resolve
problems and improve the delivery of multidisciplinary care on a
daily basis.
- Participates in staff scheduling and staff ratios to provide
optimum patient care and demonstrates willingness to be flexible
when necessary to staff the needs of the department.
- Applies individual and group problem solving; shares knowledge
with others freely; consults openly; and assists others.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs
are met and hospital policy is followed.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the
department and with other departments.
- Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards and
encourages active involvement of patient and family in their
safety.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly and
maintains department cleanliness and safety.
- Records pertinent clinical documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital
policy.
- Adheres to federal, state and hospital rules and regulations
concerning HIPAA privacy and security.
- Follows Hospital compliance plan and policies, including the
Code of Conduct.
- Participates in required training for compliance related
activities (HIPAA, Compliance, Patient Safety, TJC, etc.)
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own
professional decision-making
- Participates and contributes to unit meetings and
activities
- Performs appropriate assessment on all patients and documents
appropriately and timely on the medical chart ensuring that the
patient's chart is accurate and complete.
- Treats, provides equipment and educates emergency room patients
based on physician orders.
- Establishes short and long term functional and measurable goals
and formulates an effective plan with the patient, family and
healthcare team as a result of the evaluation.
- Reevaluates and updates treatment plan according to
departmental procedures.
- Documents patient's progress toward goals and prepares reports
regarding patient's progress.
- Discharges patient in a timely fashion and ensures that
patient's chart is complete and in proper order as per departmental
protocol.
- Accurately charges for treatments and supplies and produces an
average of 3 workload units per productive hour worked.
- Will set inpatient schedule on a daily basis and inform PCU/ICU
unit of patient schedule time.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs
are met and hospital policy is followed.
- Manage and educate pre-operation patients for their appropriate
diagnosis and issue equipment as order by physician.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the
department and with other departments.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and
administrative team
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices.Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- BS Degree in Physical Therapy or closely related field with MS
or above in Physical Therapy
- Current Colorado physical therapy license
- Required certifications through American Heart Association:
- BLS
- 2 years of experience in an in-patient setting highly
desired
- Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail
- Relatively high degree of analytical abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish desiredBenefits & Compensation: Hire-in
rates of pay are based upon the relevance of years of experience,
education and certifications. Our talent acquisition team will help
you understand how your direct experience will be considered.Pay
range for new hires: $35.65 - $46.38/hrOur comprehensive benefits
package includes generous paid time off, health insurance within
your first 30 days, retirement, and much more can be viewed
here.
Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen , Acute Care Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Aspen, Colorado
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