Physical Therapist, Rumford hospital
- Rumford, ME
- Permanent
- Full-time
restore patients to their maximum functional potential. Directs therapeutic intervention for the restoration of
patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to
reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their
capabilities. Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of
Physical Therapy. Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient
care. Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patients, in the setting of the outpatient clinic, inpatient and Rumford Community Home, as needed.
The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to assistants, aides, etc. The
staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement
activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control,
departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.Essential Duties:
- Performs a thorough, organized and objective physical therapy evaluation in appropriate enough depth
evaluation and incorporates patient potential as well as major barriers to treatment.
- Develops appropriate treatment goal/plan that is based on the evaluation findings, the patient’s goals,
gathered from the patient’s health care team.
- Demonstrates a timely progression in the plan and an update of the plan/goals based on the patient’s
selection and appliance selection and provides guidance/instruction to the patient.
- Demonstrates individualized appropriate treatment planning including appropriate therapy application
reconditioning, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic application and training, manual
therapy skills, joint protection instruction, ergonomics and body mechanics, assistive and adaptive
devices, neuromotor development, wound management, sensory integration, and patient/family
education.
- When the Physical Therapist delegates treatment of a patient to the Physical Therapy Assistant, they
- Discusses and advises medical staff, patients and patient families, support staff and affiliating students
advises in the proper utilization of the service as supported by current physical therapy
literature/research.
- Delivers treatment in compliance with departmental policies, protocols, and per the American Physical
- Modifies treatment session based on accurate interpretation of patient’s response to treatment.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation
- Addresses in treatment sessions, patient’s identified Physical Therapy goals, per the evaluation.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of
at all times.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial,
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians and members of the health care team.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Consults other disciplines as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement
- Timely and concise identification and communication of patient care needs beyond our system’s care
- Meets current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion and handwriting is legible.
- Assists with orientation and in-service training for department staff and student affiliate; participates
- Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
- Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.