Relief Physical Therapist, Sport Ortho

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Relief Physical Therapist, Sport OrthoPart-timeEmployee Referral Amount: Not ApplicableEmployee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-RepresentedFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP RehabilitationDepartment: OP Therapy - PhysicalRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: NoScheduled Weekly Hours: 0Work Shift: Day - 08 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: P139338-1462Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.Within the scope of practice, the Relief Physical Therapists at LPCHS provide intervention from infancy to adulthood to enhance performance and to optimize movement, development, and function. Under the guidance of Rehab Management, the Relief Physical Therapist performs physical therapy care and is responsible for all clinical aspects for patients including evaluation and treatment planning and progression. The Relief Physical Therapist provides physical or corrective rehabilitation or treatment of a variety of physical conditions to patients in order to achieve and maintain the highest functional level. Treatments include (but not limited to) 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. The Relief Physical Therapist may oversee and guide patient care responsibilities of Physical Therapy Interns, Physical Therapist Assistants and the duties of a Rehabilitation Aide.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.* Performs patient care tasks with medically complicated patient populations. Determines rehab prognosis and implements the clinically indicated therapy plan of care. Determines the therapy diagnosis to address impairments and functional movement limitations. Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques during all phases of the rehabilitation process. * Evaluates, recommends, and trains on the use of durable medical equipment. May fabricate devices as clinically indicated. Discharges patients from treatment as clinically indicated, with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and patient/family training. Communicates discharge plan appropriately to patient, family, and health care team. * Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care. Makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies. * Initiates and participates in interdisciplinary care planning to meet the...