Physical Therapist PT Outpatient
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name:OP
Thrpy-ClinicWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareAs a physical
therapist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, you will be part of
a team that dedicates themselves to each other and to providing
excellent patient care. If you want to be part of a high performing
and close knit outpatient therapy team, apply today!When facing a
cancer diagnosis, a common question is, "where can I go for help?"
The answer is Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. By partnering with
MD Anderson, one of the nation's leading cancer centers, Banner
Health's cancer care includes outstanding cancer programs that
integrate the latest in research, education and prevention. All
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado
provide care based on the same protocols and practice standards
provided at MD Anderson in Houston. We believe patient care is most
effective when it's truly collaborative. Our evidence-based,
multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all
cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate
care. Our cancer experts include medical oncologists, surgeons,
radiation oncologists, physician specialists, nurses and rehab
therapists.As a vital member of the team, you will provide one on
one care to our with patients, guiding them through diagnosis to
survivorship. From prevention to treatment and beyond, no matter
where our patients are on their cancer journey, the team at Banner
MD Anderson will be by their side.This is a full-time, benefited
position40 hours per week; Monday - FridayThis opportunity will not
require any weekend coverage and offers flexible
scheduling!Experience innovative technology and exceptional
opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's
state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With
comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry,
digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring,
Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need
to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our
commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve
Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical
Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed
emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology,
obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that
focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing
community we serve. About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located
in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway
Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients
- both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading
oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell
Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our
capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a
brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with
PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and
much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a
program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in
caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to
interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the
bedside nurse with patient care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning,
administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in
accordance with physician referral, state and national
organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established
departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates
the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide
treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care
and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the
established time frame set by the department. Identifies and
prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that
are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key
limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver
when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends
additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to
the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational
and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe
manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies
plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in
the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing
education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team.
3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by
regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation
within the established time frames of the department. Documents
evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan.
Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive
assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment
goals are reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best
possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment
results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient,
family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a
clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact
physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure
optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard
practices and/or current literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload,
scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in
other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient
care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel
to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and
student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies.
Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.
Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Attends department required
meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information.
Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets
productivity standards set by the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels
of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients,
families, and external contacts such as employees of other health
care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the
health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician
offices in order to report, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical
Therapy, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of
practice. BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency,
experience, training and education they have received that is
required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and
answers to job related experiential questions. Employees working
for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software
applications commonly used in an automated patient care
environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and
therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax
machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.Pelvic
Floor or Lymphedema Certification preferred.
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