Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Per Diem

We welcome you to visit our beautiful, 2,800 sq. foot treatment facility, which
features a 19x20 turf room for athletic performance! The rehab facility is
embedded into the Surgical Specialties building, including Orthopedics,
Neurosurgery, Interventional Pain, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Occupational
Medicine.

Position Summary:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of physical
therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic
interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s
qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent
shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program
development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement
in an interdisciplinary setting.

Education, License & Cert:

The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of an accredited four‐year
Bachelors’ degree program (or foreign equivalent). Current licensure in the
state of practice is required. Current BLS Certification mandated.

Experience:

Education/experience in working with patients to assist in rehabilitation of
disabled or injured individuals throughout their lifespan.

Essential Functions:
• Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients,
families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Conduct initial assessments, chooses the appropriate assessment tools,
chooses appropriate adaptive equipment/materials used in the assessment basedon the age and the development level of the patient, patient assessment iscompleted and in the medical record as outlined in policy and procedure. Datais documented in the appropriate areas.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, short and long term goals are written
objectively and are measurable, specifically related to a functional deficitif ongoing treatment planned within a specific time frame. Interventions areselected based on assessment results and are appropriate for age, cognitiveabilities and/or development level of the patient and may includeadministering medication as ordered.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment. Patient response to the treatment
plan is evaluated as evidenced by patient achievement of goals and/or goalrevision, the treatment plan is updated as needed. Information is providedto patient/family regarding current status, program planning and dischargeplans throughout the rehabilitation program.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made to justify need
for skilled intervention versus lack of progress and further clinicalrecommendation communicated with referring providers. Interventions andeffects are documented daily according to policy and procedure. Dailyprogress notes are completed according to policy and procedure. Progressnotes in outpatient are to be completed at least every 10 visits and/or perstate practice act. Appropriate capture of charges related to treatmentprovided. Discharge summaries are completed according to policy andprocedures.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist
with continued functional independence. Integrates family members into thetreatment, educational and discharge planning process for a safe transitionhome, and to ensure continued care needs are met. Effectiveness of educationmeasured by peer input, family verbal feedback and patient satisfactionsurveys and quality metrics. Educational methods are adapted to meet patientand family education needs. Participates with multidisciplinary team, asneeded, in all aspects of discharge planning including determination ofappropriate next level of care.
• Participating in continuing education/professional development activities.
Attends/presents at departmental in‐service sessions as scheduled. Attendsexternal professional growth activities as scheduled and communicatesinformation to the team.
• Adhere to policies and practices of applicable federal and state guidelines,
professional organizations, entity facilities and entity specific policies.Is familiar with and acts according to contents of applicable professionalcode, employee/handbook, unit Policy & Procedure and organizationalpolicies.
• Meets established organizational productivity standards within a fiscally
responsible manner.

Other Duties:
• Other duties as assigned.
• All equipment and duties within the Physical Therapy Department as listed on
the Competency Checklist.

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The contracted rate of pay for this per diem position is $68.00/hr

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of
excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll
find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led
organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty
group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers
offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and
specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include
General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine,
Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular,
Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is
also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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