Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

　　Department: Physical Therapy

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Hours Per Week: 32.00

　　Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

　　Summary:

　　To provide directed physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist. Participates in rehab department PI, department meetings and hospital wide activities to promote staff development and patient safety. Assist with the development of department strategic goals that assist with the achievement of Northern Light Health's mission and vision.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Follows a physical therapy treatment plan of short term and long-term goals as set by the physical therapist to assist patients to meet their maximum level of independence.

　　Demonstrates competence in timely completion of all documentation requirements.

　　Reviews treatment effectiveness with supervising therapist as needed and required by licensing agencies.

　　Adheres to clinical documentation requirements in a manner that ensures continuity of care and accurately reflects patient's function, progress toward goals and justifies intervention worthy of reimbursement.

　　Completes discharge documentation in a timely manner.

　　Collaborates with the patient and family throughout treatment to enhance the outcome and determine the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.

　　Consistently educates the patient and family throughout the treatment process to enhance their understanding and ability to participate in the prescribed treatment.

　　Maintains open communication regarding patient's status (verbal and written) with the referral source as necessary.

　　Able to respond appropriately to all hospital codes.

　　Demonstrates correct technique and proper use of equipment.

　　Assists with the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

　　Is competent in completing work requisition forms and/or reports repair needs to the department manager per policy.

　　Participates as an active member of the department PI program and its initiatives.

　　Recognizes, responds to, and reports conditions that require an improvement in performance and/or process.

　　Attends and actively participates in monthly staff meetings.

　　Actively participates in the department's student program and serves as a professional mentor.

　　Constantly seeks and avails self to learning opportunities that promote clinical competence and professional growth.

　　As requested, participates in hospital wide committees and activities and positively represents the department.

　　Ensures clinical compliance with mandatory in-services, licensing renewals, BLS for Healthcare Providers renewals and compliance with policies and procedures.

　　Promotes positive, collaborative and cooperative inter and intra departmental working relations.

　　Demonstrates initiative and independence when performing non-assisted duties.

　　Consistently demonstrates flexibility and is willing to accommodate schedule to meet the needs of the department.

　　Supports change within the institution and department.

　　Willingly accepts assignments beyond defined job functions and produces positive results.

　　Demonstrates an understanding of the department's strategic plan and conducts themselves in a fiscally responsible manner.

　　Is competent in requesting and ordering necessary supplies, support materials and patient equipment needs.

　　Actively participates in promoting department growth and meeting administrative requirements of the hospital and department.

　　Completes daily patient charges and billing procedures that accurately reflect services provided.

　　Continually strives to keep abreast of insurance requirements.

　　Maintains open lines of communication with manager and department staff to ensure achievement of common goals.

　　Recognizes and successfully intervenes and/or seeks appropriate assistance when faced with difficult situations which interfere with positive department outcomes.

　　Other Information:

　　Current or eligible for PTA licensure in State of Maine

　　BLS

　　MOAB

　　Competencies and Skills

　　Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

　　Arithmetic

　　Basic Life Support

　　Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

　　Blood Pressure Measurement

　　Electronic medical record software.

　　Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

　　Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

　　Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

　　Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

　　Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

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　　Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

　　Experience browsing, researching and finding information on the internet.

　　Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.

　　Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.

　　Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.

　　MS Teams

　　Word process application with the ability to create and edit documents, format, use tables, apply footnoting, create table of contents and mail merge techniques.

　　Multi-line Phone

　　No previous experience required.

　　Obtain Vital Signs

　　Photocopier

　　Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

　　Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

　　Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

　　Public Speaking

　　Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability.

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　　Sterile Gloving Technique

　　Wound Care

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　　Credentials

　　Required Physical Therapy AssistantEducation

　　Required Associate's DegreeWorking Conditions

　　Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

　　Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

　　Potential exposure to noxious odors.

　　Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

　　Prolonged periods of standing.

　　Prolonged periods of walking.

　　Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

　　Extend body and limbs to reach items.

　　Prolonged periods of kneeling.

　　Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.

　　Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

　　Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.

　　Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

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