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Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Development and Therapy Center

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

FMOL Health is a healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care and education. The Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist is responsible for organizing and conducting physical therapy programs, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care through effective treatment plans and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient functioning and abilities in order to design effective treatment plans that maximize patient care quality. Maintains high quality and accurate documentation on patient progress and goals and develops appointment schedules in a manner that maximizes the positive therapeutic impact for the patient

Treats patients from a holistic perspective by assessing patient needs, designing effective treatment programs, and intervening to promote increased independence in daily living skills. Provides compassionate and caring therapy directed toward improving cognitive, psychological, sensorimotor, developmental, and perceptual functioning

Directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training using exercises, weights, steps, and inclined surfaces

Instructs patients on therapeutic procedures to be continued following release from physician's supervision in an effort to prevent regression of patient's physical condition

Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises

Gives whirlpool and contrast, applies modalities and topical medications, and performs sterile debridement and dressing techniques as per doctor's order

Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards

Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others

Provides suggestions for program development and offers evaluations of existing programs in an effort to increase program performance and identify ways to improve the quality and efficiency of health care service delivery

Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services

Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations

Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems, available home programs, and the therapeutic process

Monitors patient progress during therapy, records relevant information regarding therapy, and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning

Supervises interns and employees involved in clinical fellowship programs and provides high quality assistance and guidance during the learning process

Assists in providing quality training and orientation for assigned employees. Treats all employees with compassion, understanding, and respect, and strives to enhance performance through cooperative effort and action

Conducts and participates in physical therapy educational programs and training sessions in an effort to share own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to physical medicine and rehabilitation personnel

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

State Licensed Physical TherapistBachelor's DegreeCompassionate communicationTeam collaboration

Required

3 years experience as a Physical Therapist

Bachelor's Degree

State Licensed Physical Therapist

Company

FMOL Health

FMOL Health is a bold, connected health system that delivers care that prioritizes people – every patient, every community, every time – while honoring the unique character of each market we serve.

Founded in 1984

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://fmolhs.org

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