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Description
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JOB SUMMARY: Provides skilled Physical Therapy services to patients of Brodstone Healthcare. Performs all aspects of patient care and activities related to Physical Therapy. Promotes departmental services and assists with quality improvement activities.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current licensure through the State of Nebraska as a Physical Therapist (or able to obtain prior to start date). (required)
Basic Life Support or ability to obtain upon hire. (required)
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Standards of Behavior.
Assist with orientation of new staff and volunteers working in the department.
Review the status of services. Participate in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of services in the department.
Coordinate activities of all rehabilitative services personnel. Maintain balanced caseloads and organize work schedules utilizing full and part time staff.
Assist in establishing standards for rehabilitation services and ensures that the standards are maintained by the staff.
Supervises physical therapy assistant and therapy aides.
Establish and maintain channels of communication with referring physicians, hospitals, etc.
Assist the patient’s physician with evaluation of the patient’s functional ability.
Determined realistic treatment goals, frequency and duration of treatment.
Establish a plan of treatment which is designed to accomplish treatment goals and is approved by the physician.
Administer treatment procedures and rehabilitative activities as approved by the physician for the purpose of relieving pain and developing or restoring functions to achieve maximal functional performance.
Reevaluate monthly, the status of the patient’s functional ability and the effectiveness of the therapy plan of treatment.
Instruct the patient, and family when applicable, in-home program to be continued in the therapist’s absence, when indicated.
Recorded and report to the referring physician any changes in the patient’s condition, suggested changes in patient’s orders, and implementation of discharge planning procedures when appropriate.
Maintain a current knowledge of physical therapy by participation in formal educational programs, workshops, and professional organizations.
Attends and participates in departmental meetings / in-services, Brodstone Healthcare quality improvement program, etc.
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About Us
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Brodstone Healthcare is the trusted, regional healthcare choice–offering a broad spectrum of medical options, accessible resources, specialty services, and timely clinical care. We work proficiently and compassionately toward the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and conditions impacting the people and communities we serve. At Brodstone Healthcare, we are rooted in rich history and community support. Our history is a part of who we are and sets the foundation for where we want to go in the future. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and strong Foundation support creates stability and opportunities to expand services and program longevity. Brodstone is committed to bringing exceptional care to our patients and their families by recruiting, hiring, and developing the very best healthcare team in the region. Providing exceptional and progressive healthcare to the communities we serve is foundational in every aspect of our organization. Our team is competent, compassionate, and caring. We put our patients first and advocate for their needs because we are more than a hospital; we are a family of professionals focused on providing high-quality healthcare. We are a vital part of our communities, offering advanced healthcare services from a team of experts–all close to home. We believe affordable, quality care should be available to anyone seeking medical services. Our invaluable clinics expand our reach by offering convenient, accessible healthcare, including preventative and proactive medical treatment options. We are responsive to the growing needs of the communities we serve by continually expanding our services and promoting hands-on education opportunities. We understand the needs of the communities we serve. Brodstone offers comprehensive healthcare through our 25-bed hospital, outreach clinics, and traveling specialists in family care, surgery, orthopedics, physical/speech/occupational therapy, ENT, urology, pain medicine, infectious disease, wound care, podiatry, and more. We employ the largest number of specialty providers in our region. Our proactive approach to healthcare inspires us to add services and preventative wellness opportunities regularly. Promoting complete health and wellness is imperative for serving generations to come. Our team at Brodstone is devoted to delivering the highest quality patient care available. We treat our patients with dignity and compassion as integrity embodies our daily work to help us fulfill our mission. We strive to provide exceptional customer service from admission to discharge. Quality patient care begins with establishing a trusted relationship. You will find us building relationships within our communities by donating time, resources, and numerous volunteer hours to support local causes and organizations. We value honesty, sensitivity, and a commitment to progressive healthcare.
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