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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Physical Therapy Resident will, under the guidance of the Supervisor and associated Mentor, perform routine patient care and be responsible for all clinical aspects for assigned patient's care, including evaluation and treatment planning with regular supervision. The Physical therapist Resident is proficient in the basic clinical skills but is expected to ask questions and collaborate with senior physical therapists when evaluating and developing treatment plans for complex cases with multiple diagnoses which have multiple treatment options. The resident may oversee and guide patient care responsibilities of Physical Therapy interns, Physical Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide. The Physical Therapy Resident will participate in program development, performance improvement and other specialized programs. The Physical Therapy Resident will complete required classes, inservice programs, and projects as to complete the didactic program component in order to progress their analytical abilities and physical therapy skills to that of an Advanced Practitioner. Provide physical or corrective rehabilitation or treatment of any physical condition to patients in order to achieve and maintain highest functional level. Treatments include the use of the physical, chemical and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound and massage, gait and transfer training, and active, passive and resistive exercises. Evaluate all patients referred to the physical therapy service, and treat patients according to a treatment plan which is agreed upon by the physician, patient and/or caregiver.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Requires detailed analytical assessment of patient presentation, the processing of latest evidence in determining treatment intervention, and the ability to critically assess and utilize new information.
• Performs relatively routine patient care with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and treatment interventions; Assesses and treats patients within the CA licensing Board and American Physical Therapy Association scope of practice, including but not limited to gait and transfer training, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, the application of modalities, wound care, and equipment procurement and training.
• Interacts with Physical Therapist II positions as teammates as well as instructee, will utilize services of rehab aides in supervisory position. Will act as a student and resource in attending physician clinics
• Provides direct patient care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including patient assessment, development of physical therapy care plan, patient treatment, family/caregiver training and discharge planning. May serve as consultant to outpatient clinics or participate on clinic teams to evaluate or recommend treatment.
• Examines, evaluates, and tests patients with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health and movement-related conditions.
• Determines diagnosis of the physical impairments or movement-related functional limitations, prognosis, plan of therapeutic intervention and frequency/duration of intervention.
• Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate movement-related impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques. Performs age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
• Evaluates for, recommends, applies and, as appropriate, fabricates movement- related assistive, adaptive, protective, prosthetic and supportive devices and equipment, and trains patients in their use.
• Performs all necessary patient care documentation, including assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation reflects patient status, progress or change, participation by patient and family in goal setting and delivery of care.
• Discharges patient from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and family training, and communicates this appropriately to patient, family and health care team.
• Organizes and maintains a patient caseload consistent with department productivity standards. Schedules patients and informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of patient care or caseload volume. Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate and complete, including precautions, monthly and discharge summaries.
• Initiates and participates in interdisciplinary care planning to meet the needs of each patient and family, including participation in rounds and patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers. May contact community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between hospital and community.
• Participates in Department, team, and discipline and/or unit meetings.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum with either a Bachelor's or Master's Degree.

Experience Qualifications

• None required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of physical therapy
• Knowledge of pathologies and injuries that result in physical impairment
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care
• Knowledge of regulatory practice requirements
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting the practice of Physical Therapy;
• Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the APTA
• Knowledge of basic business aspects of rehab therapy services, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance;
• Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.
• Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and which include patient/family input
• Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition
• Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisors and other health professionals
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
• Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others

Licenses and Certifications

• PTLA – Physical Therapist Licensed Applicant by the state of California by the Physical Therapy Board of California
  

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SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $46.36 - $60.27 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.