Physical Therapist, Inpatient, per diem
Location
Pune | India
Job description
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview - Gathers and synthesizes data from patient/family, patient records, direct observation, and other healthcare providers.
- Uses appropriate and thorough evaluation techniques and standardized testing as needed.
- Works within the Scope of Services policy for Physical Therapy.
- Develops treatment plans and establishes measurable goals for patients. Implements treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, modalities, exercise programs, and manual techniques.
- Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapies and activities to improve the patient's level of function, facilitate discharge, and maximize carryover of home instructions.
- Coordinates care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other CH interdisciplinary team members. Coordinates with healthcare providers and others outside of CH when needed. This includes effective communication and advocacy for patients.
- Ensures documentation is timely, including submission of attendance/charging records ('billing sheets'). Ensures documentation is complete and effective in communicating all essential aspects of care, including evaluation, care, attendance, and discharge of the patient.
- Ensures documentation of time spent with patient is accurate and clear, and statistical data such as charging, is accurate and documentation of a patient encounter includes date and time. Ensures documentation of data, questionnaires and surveys measuring patient outcomes is complete, when required.
- Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning.
- Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed.
- Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations. Attempts to understand various points of view, employs positive problem solving techniques and works toward full resolution.
- Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands. Shifts among campuses to fulfill patient needs, as required.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine and to have a completed COVID-19 vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. 'Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.'
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