Physical Therapist - Resident

Department Overview

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing physical therapy services such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, patient/family education, and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility and to decrease pain. This position primarily evaluates and treats a sports & orthopedic population. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or the hospital.

In addition to meeting the requirments expected by a staff physical therapist, we expect the resident to also:

• Abide by all residency program policies and procedures.
• Complete all assignments and required clinical, didactic, research, and community activities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate advanced levels of responsibility, initiative, leadership, and performance.

Function/Duties of Position

Evaluation and Treatment of Patients

• Review chart may include emphasis on reviewing operation report to clarify plan and precautions, paging MD/ PA as neede to clarify orders.
• Performs individualized skilled physical therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measure sends target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals.
• Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals.
• Provides physical therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan.
• Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals.
• Requests scheduling with Exercise Specialist when appropriate, actively supervises and reviews patient care that is delegated to exercise specialists.
• Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU, OPTA, OAR, CMS JCAHO and other 3rd party standards. All charts closed within three days without reminders.
• Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area.
• Performs pre-op visit with emphasis on patient education.
• Competently and safely demonstrated use of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures. 
• Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met, functional progress plateaus, pt non-compliance with treatment plan or change in medical status. 
• Enters appropriate billing for care provided. 
• Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follow up section in Cadence, MyChart communication.
• Medicare certifications and recertifications completed accurately and sent to referring provider for signature. Monitors chart for timely co signature of plan.
• Ensures patient has home program in place to continue after discharge.
• Expected to meet productivity.

Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment

• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
• Utilized proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
• Maintain general good physical and mental health and self care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel. Includes but not limited to maintaining organization fo supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed, follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster planaintains a high degree of courtesy, discretion and respect for patients and fellow employees. Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees. Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles. Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• BS, BA, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy
• Current RQI American Heart Healthcare Provider BLS certification; New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation
• Current American Heart BLS certification 
• Advanced verbal, written, and practical clinical skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting or intensive clinical affiliation.

Additional Details

Day hours, clinic and community (academic requirement - regional PT schools) including travel to same.

Clinic environment.

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