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Physical Therapist
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bremerton, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/14/16
STATEMENT OF WORK
Physical Therapy Services
NAVHOSP Bremerton, WA
Vesa Health & Technology, Inc. shall provide personnel for service in the Physical Therapy (PT) Department at Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA.
Qualifications: Possess a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy institution.
OR
Possess a Baccalaureate or Master?s degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Possess the physical ability to move patients and equipment.
Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At NH Bremerton, the HCWs shall normally provide services Monday through Friday, excluding the day of observance of Federal holidays between the hours of 0600 and 1800. The HCWs shall be assigned between 8.5 or 9 hour shifts, to include either a 30 or 60 minute uncompensated meal break, depending on the shift length.
The HCWs will accrue 8 hours of personal leave (annual plus sick) for each 80 hour pay period and shall be subject to leave approval.
Duties: Services provided under this contract shall be performed in accordance with all DoD, Navy, and local MTF guidelines and reporting requirements and in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guiding principles.
Assist support staff in the maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Report equipment malfunctions and supply needs immediately to Department Leading Petty Officer.
Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Technicians by providing periodic training and guidance as required to promulgate the educational needs of the technicians and to also enhance patient care.
Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
Dictate initial evaluations and verify the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports within two working days by affixing an original signature to all copies of the document and validating its content or by computer input as appropriate
Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals from the following specialties: Orthopedics, General Medicine and Surgery, Primary Care Clinic, Rheumatology and others as approved by Department Head/Division Officer.
Provide for safe and timely patient care. Develop realistic and documented treatment goals that comply with and satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as a pulsed lavage unit and/or whirlpool bath, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology. Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluate, fit, and adjust the patient?s prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
Provide documented treatment and discharge recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency, and special cases as needed.
Provide clinical direction to assistants, technicians, aides, students, etc.
Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars, and quality assurance meetings.
Participate in peer review activities.
Physical Therapy Services
NAVHOSP Bremerton, WA
Vesa Health & Technology, Inc. shall provide personnel for service in the Physical Therapy (PT) Department at Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA.
Qualifications: Possess a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy institution.
OR
Possess a Baccalaureate or Master?s degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Possess the physical ability to move patients and equipment.
Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At NH Bremerton, the HCWs shall normally provide services Monday through Friday, excluding the day of observance of Federal holidays between the hours of 0600 and 1800. The HCWs shall be assigned between 8.5 or 9 hour shifts, to include either a 30 or 60 minute uncompensated meal break, depending on the shift length.
The HCWs will accrue 8 hours of personal leave (annual plus sick) for each 80 hour pay period and shall be subject to leave approval.
Duties: Services provided under this contract shall be performed in accordance with all DoD, Navy, and local MTF guidelines and reporting requirements and in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guiding principles.
Assist support staff in the maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Report equipment malfunctions and supply needs immediately to Department Leading Petty Officer.
Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Technicians by providing periodic training and guidance as required to promulgate the educational needs of the technicians and to also enhance patient care.
Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
Dictate initial evaluations and verify the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports within two working days by affixing an original signature to all copies of the document and validating its content or by computer input as appropriate
Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals from the following specialties: Orthopedics, General Medicine and Surgery, Primary Care Clinic, Rheumatology and others as approved by Department Head/Division Officer.
Provide for safe and timely patient care. Develop realistic and documented treatment goals that comply with and satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as a pulsed lavage unit and/or whirlpool bath, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology. Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluate, fit, and adjust the patient?s prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
Provide documented treatment and discharge recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency, and special cases as needed.
Provide clinical direction to assistants, technicians, aides, students, etc.
Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars, and quality assurance meetings.
Participate in peer review activities.