Physical Therapist
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Physical Therapist Inpatient / Physical Therapist Clinical Resource Inpatient JOB OVERVIEW: The Physical Therapist should be able to provide therapy that meets the needs of the patient with safe discharge/transition plan including re-assessment/re-evaluation of the patient's functional abilities; assess the impact of simple to complex therapeutic modalities and procedures as outlines in the patient/plan of care; maintain excellent communication with all types of patients, caregivers and healthcare team members is required; understand VMC and department policies and procedures and state/federal regulations and guidelines for ethical and appropriate provision and billing of services. Basic program development, quality improvement with staff development, marketing activities, team leadership and delegation are components of this position. Student supervision, volunteer supervision and peer mentoring may be a component of this position. DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Rehab WORK HOURS: Variable, Monday through Friday
Weekend and Holiday rotation is expected as part of employment
REPORTS TO: Manager, designee - Supervisor or Lead PREREQUISITES:

Current Washington State PT Interim or Active License

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire 2. Professional appearance 3. Effective interpersonal skills 4. Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently. 5. Demonstrates ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomical, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: (See Generic Job Description for typical physical/mental demands, environment and working conditions): Occasionally requires transfer of patients weighing up to or exceeding 200 lbs. needing maximum assistance from wheelchair to table and back to chair. This position requires the ability to recognize own limitations with regards to load handling and regularly seeks assistance when demand of transfer or lift exceeds individual physical abilities. This position requires standing, sitting, crouching, bending, and walking for extensive periods of time. This position requires hand dexterity for manual treatment techniques and to operate equipment (i.e., ROM, manual therapy treatments, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation unit, etc.) Must be able to lift, carry a minimum of 40 pounds to complete patient care responsibilities PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The following criteria reflect fundamental job duties and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an exhaustive list. For example, area of assignment, hours of the position, specialization, availability of other employees, changes in job demands, or the consequences of not performing a task, may affect the identification of, and emphasis on, a particular task as a fundamental job duty and/or essential functions. A. Generic Job Functions: See Job Description for Clinical Partner B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies: Physical Therapist The Physical Therapist may be learning and mastering all the tasks listed in the Generic and Unique Job Functions sections of the job description. They may have specific skills dependent upon specific teams and need continued training to be able to see all types of patients served at VMC. Leadership skills in program development, quality management, day-to-day time management, student and volunteer supervision are areas of development in this position ENVIRONMENT OF CARE / INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION - see Generic Job Description - Clinical Partner

Interact appropriately with equipment vendors and gather information on new products to enhance patient care. Provide information to the Clinical Lead, Supervisor, Manager or Rehab Director as applicable.

Always maintains safe and efficient patient care areas to ensure safety of patients, visitors

and staff. Maintains a clean workstation and safely handles technology.

Actively seeks new ways to work with patients via new equipment or supplies, new treatment, or evaluation methods, and serves as a resource to other staff in the use of equipment and treatment techniques.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- see Generic Job Description - Clinical Partner 1. Participate in ongoing identification of risks for department or team and provide feedback regarding the development of strategies for preparedness. 2. Fulfill clinical/non-clinical role as assigned during an emergency. Continue to provide appropriate care, treatment, and services to our patients during an emergency. 3. Provide feedback to team on evaluation of emergency operations for department/team and assist to return department to normal operations as assigned. COLLABORATION AND MENTORSHIP

Provide student supervision experiences after orientation completion. Additional student responsibilities can be provided as coordinated by the Manager or designee.

Provide volunteer supervision after orientation is completed, as applicable.

Provide direct supervision and delegation to Rehab Aide staff for patient treatment and programs.

Orient new staff as appropriate.

When needed, collaborate with nursing to develop mobility plans to prevent complications associated with hospitalizations and prolonged bedrest and immobility.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds. Provide discharge planning recommendations that may include the anticipated need for rehabilitation, durable medical equipment, or home care services.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - see Generic Job Description - Clinical Partner

Complete certification for care in a timely manner to allow for continuity of care.

Perform accurate, appropriate, and timely documentation according to standards, protocols, and pathways as appropriate. Complete documentation by the end of the shift.

Follow policies and procedures for appropria