Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapist (Neuro)

Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapist (Neuro)

General Summary of Position

Provides physical therapy services to include but not limited to screening and evaluation treatment planning treatment implementation treatment re-assessment and revision patient/client re-evaluation discharge planning and documentation in a variety of settings. Assists the team in meeting established goals. Clinical Specialist possesses recognized expertise in a clinical area. The Clinical Specialist provides mentoring to others within their area expertise. Assures quality improvement of clinical services for a hospital region and/or network in area of expertise. Communicates with physicians insurers and external case managers and the community to increase awareness of clinical specialty

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and treatment services including review of pertinent history information performance of specific assessments and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting. Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Documents changes in patient's condition.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our evolving health care environment painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals encounter notes interim progress summaries and discharge evaluation.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Serves as a mentor for area as specialty. Assists in developing educational opportunities and clinical competency for clinicians.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Is timely and punctual for meetings. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility adaptability creativity and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• Assists leadership as requested in selection training orienting of staff students and volunteers.
• Leads special projects as requested by leadership based on clinical areas of interest/experience that assist in meeting the goals of the organization. Ensures integration of program recommendations
• Assists leadership as requested in selection training orienting of staff students and volunteers.
• Facilitates mentorship by using strategies to maximize growth of mentee within network/organization for area of specialty. Complies with mentorship guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback and guidance to mentees. Assists in teaching other team members through in-services journal clubs etc.
• Catalyzes communication and collaboration with physicians and other program/service stakeholders across the care continuum as applicable promoting improved programming integration of indicated therapy to promote value driven care and best practice in transitions in care for patients across our communities. Actively participates on teams/committees to promote the goals of the service line.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy required or
• Master's degree Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy required or
• Doctoral degree Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy required
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• 3-4 years of clinical experience preferably with 2 years of experience with identified area of expertise required or
• 3-4 years 2-3 year of clinical experience plus graduation from an accredited Residency or Fellowship program in the identified area of expertise required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist in Maryland District of Columbia (DC) and/or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for your specific location(s). required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; utilizes data and performance improvement to solve problems and improve processes; demonstrates responsibility and accountability for projects/programs initiated in specialty area; demonstrates competence in an environment that enhances excellent customer service.
• Able to work in a team environment; Takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies; Excellent communication skills including handling difficult situations.