Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Wound Care-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
At Banner Health, advanced technology and nursing come together to achieve the
best patient care possible. We’re making the biggest investment ever in creating
a better employment experience for our nursing team members.
As a Physical Therapist Wound Care/Ostomy you will get the opportunity to be a
part of a dedicated, close-knit team that does consults and treatment in a Level
I Trauma Facility. The WCEI, WOCNCM or ABWM certificate is required for this
position. This is a PRN role, working 2 days per week, 10-hour shifts.
The Wound Care/Ostomy Department, our proven treatment heals chronic and acute
wounds. You'll get the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, working
with the latest in equipment and technology. We are looking for someone who can
both work autonomously and self-directed while balancing that with working on a
team.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey
at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you
and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can
focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical
center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care,
expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained
medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to
achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The
Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed
beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical
discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College
of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully
integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and
supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral,
state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and
established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the
clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to
the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if
intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the
department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes
treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects
the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when
setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or
modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's
physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of
treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and
family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing
education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary
team.
3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory
agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time
frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment
techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive
assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are
reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow
through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress
to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact
physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient
outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current
literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling,
and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and
accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve
safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation
of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department
policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation
of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings
and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in
departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by
the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in
a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts
such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and
agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the
physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or
equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice.
BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience,
training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications
commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment,
evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature
telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing
Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at
Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the
duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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