Physical Therapist Float

Franciscan Children's • Brighton, MA • 3w ago

Provides Physical Therapy evaluation, treatment, teaching, and
consultation to the pediatric patient and the occasional adult patient
in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Serves as a flexible clinician
providing coverage to both the inpatient and outpatient settings related
to staff absences, census fluctuations, and/or departmental growth. The
float clinician maintains proficiency across both inpatient and
outpatient environments to ensure seamless, high-quality service
wherever assigned, and assists with departmental tasks or projects as
directed by the manager or director during periods of low clinical
activity. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. Demonstrates proficiency in treatment
techniques of physical therapy for the pediatric patient Adheres to the
American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics Adapts quickly to
varying clinical environments (inpatient and outpatient) and
demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, caseload management, and team
collaboration based on program priorities Provides clinical coverage
across multiple program areas to ensure continuity of care during staff
absences, census fluctuations, and department growth Administers tests
and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and
identify therapy needs Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy
program to meet needs of patient and family, incorporating factors of
child\'s developmental and medical history, social environment and
educational placement Implements an individualized therapy plan of care.
Instructs patient and/or caregivers and support personnel, as
appropriate, for carryover of therapeutic activities Evaluates need for
therapy equipment and assistive devices. Instructs patient and/or
caregivers and support personnel in use and care of assistive devices
and equipment Evaluates and reports patient progress to treatment team,
caregiver(s) and supervisor as necessary. Effectively communicates with
other members of the Franciscan Children?s care team and outside
providers as appropriate and necessary, to ensure comprehensive
interdisciplinary care. Participates in discharge planning, including
coordination of services with other providers and caregiver(s) Adheres
to department documentation and productivity guidelines May supervise
physical therapy support personnel (examples: PTA, PT student, PT Aide)
Participates in department quality improvement initiatives Maintains
professional knowledge which may include attending educational
workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in
continuing educational opportunities and/or membership in APTA Designs
and teaches home program and determines need for any adaptation to home
environment Successfully completes hospital and department specific
orientation and ongoing mandatory educational and regulatory
requirements Engages in professional development opportunities to
maintain current knowledge in the field. Other essential duties may be
assigned as necessary to the operation of the department Hours meet the
needs of the department Assigned program(s) meet the needs of the
department and may vary based on departmental need EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE A Bachelor?s Degree, Master?s Degree, or doctoral degree in
physical therapy from an accredited program. A minimum of one year
pediatric experience is preferred.

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