Physical Therapist (30 hours- full benefits)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Description: Meeting Street is hiring Physical Therapist (30 hours- full benefits) right now, this position will be dwelled in Rhode Island. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. I. MAIN PURPOSE: To evaluate clients in order to identify needs and to develop, implement and document an appropriate physical therapy treat! ment program (as reflected in students’ IEPs) which achieves quantifiable results.II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1.Provide formal and informal evaluation of functional capabilities of clients on assigned caseload. Review results with clients, their families and school departments, as well as classroom staff, when indicated.2.Develop and implement individual treatment plans and ongoing treatment programs addressing specific goals with measurable outcomes.
Schedule clients to meet requirements of education plan.3.Maintain written documentation of all evaluations, IEP goals, PT treatment plans, progress reports/notes, and communication with doctors and families in accordance with agency practice, policy and formats, in a professional manner, and in compliance with an established time frame.4.Participate actively, cooperatively and constructively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Provide instruction and guidance to ensure that the clients’ IEP goals are integrated i! nto a comprehensive educational and treatment program.5.Assess! , aid in measurement and/or fabrication, and provide justification for adaptive equipment used to facilitate and enhance client’s mobility, positioning, and independent function. Maintains and orders therapeutic equipment, supplies and evaluation protocols. (In-house as well as personally owned adaptive equipment are included.)6.Provide consultation and home programs for the students and their families/caregivers to reinforce and facilitate achievement of the goals identified in IEP.
Keep a written record of equipment on loan.7.Attend IEP and team meetings as directed.8.Supervise PTA (when applicable). Assign caseload and treatment schedule. Co-treat at a minimum of once a month per State regulations. Conduct additional meetings outside of direct service time and provide ongoing consultation.
Participate in annual performance review.9.Perform other duties as directed or required. 10.Assist in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills or o! ther emergencies.11.CPR trainingIII. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1.May be required to attend to student’s personal needs. 2.Able to lift and transport clients who are not self - ambulatory.3.Physically able to perform duties.4.Provide own transportation to meet job needs.5.Host agency volunteers and observers.6.Participate in special agency projects and committees as requested.
Act as a member of committees related to discipline and/or special skill area.7.Represent the agency as requested.8.Supervise clinical students (when applicable). Assign caseload and treatment schedule. Instruct in treatment techniques and act as a resource. 9.Follow agency guidelines for fieldwork supervision.
Complete formal written midterm and final evaluations.Maintain level of competence and update professional knowledge and skills (journals, conferences, workshops, in-services etc.). IV. QUALIFICATIONSA. SKILLSFamiliarity with standard equipment used in evaluation/treatment of pe! diatric population; power wheelchair including multiple access capabili! ties; standers, lifts, and positioners.Respectful, effective and cooperative when dealing with people.B.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDSLicensure as a registered physical therapist from the Rhode Island Department of HealthAPTA and RI DOH Standards of Practice and Code of EthicsUse and disclose PHI only as authorized, as necessary to carry out job dutiesComplete privacy and security trainingReport suspected violations including those of a business associate or contractorC. EXPERIENCEPediatric experience is preferred.D. TRAINING AND EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:44:44 GMT
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