Physical Therapist - In Motion Physical Therapy - Boo Williams

Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist

Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, the Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist provides therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology in order to enhance an individual's ability to execute tasks. They serve as the subject matter expert and as a consultant to peers and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients within their specialty area of Therapy.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients with specialty diagnoses thoroughly identifying impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. May also treat patients outside of the area of specialty if volume dictates.
• Reviews physician referral, patient's condition, and medical history to determine therapy treatment needs. Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed therapy treatments to patients.
• Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate while maintaining accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients' progress.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and promotes the specialty program.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Orients, instructs, and directs the work activities of assistants, aides, students and volunteers.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Active license in state of practice for one of the following areas: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology (required)

Must maintain one or more of the following certifications in a specific treatment method/technique that requires ongoing educational requirements and renewals (one-time courses/exams will not qualify) (required):

• Board Certified Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS-Certified Specialist)
• Advanced Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Board Certified Specialist (BCS) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Certification
• Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC)
• Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)
• Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS)
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
• Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)
• Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) - MAPS
• Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists - AAOMPT
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) or Klose Training
• Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist - Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi)
• Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) - Neonatal Therapy Certification Board
• AIB Certified - American Institute of Balance
• Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) - Postural Restoration Institute

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Work Experience

Five years of experience in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech Language Pathology (required)

Two years of direct experience in area of specialty (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs) X

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs) X

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs) X

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to educate and promote specialty program
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

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