Physical Therapist (Acute Care) - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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• PRN
• Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

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.

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)

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

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

None

None

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)

Not applicable to this position

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 may be possible

____ Other :

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Frequency

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Frequency

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Sitting

Walking

Standing

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

____ Not applicable to this position

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

Other :

____ Not applicable to this position

_Hard / Tech / Clinical Skills_

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_Soft / Interpersonal Skills : _

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email

recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

recruitment@mercy.com