Physical Therapist - Congress Orthopedics Associates

Congress Orthopaedic Associates is a highly respected and progressive
orthopaedic group dedicated to quality patient care, cutting-edge research and
comprehensive patient education. Congress Orthopaedic Associates began its
relationship with the families of Pasadena and the Greater San Gabriel Valley
over 40 years ago.

The Physical Therapist II evaluates and treats patients with a high level
medical complexity/acuity in accordance with the prescription of the physician.
Participates in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education
and training of students, as applicable, and assists in divisional growth and
cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. Provides care while
maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with
sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with
diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical
disabilities. This position is for our Pasadena location at 800 S. Raymond Ave.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures.
* Ensures there is a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant
tests and standardized measures congruent to best practice.
* Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation
findings and prognosticate patient outcomes/progress integrating all relevant
factors. Manages the physical therapy care of the patient and coordinates
with others to ensure the patient receives the total care they need and
completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner
within the expected timeframes.
* Applies clinical skill and expertise in a specific population and/or
specialty area to provide clinical care, and good decision-making/problem
solving for patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity.
* Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice
and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based
practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient
populations.
* Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
* Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes
appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of
self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains
consent from patient and/or caregiver.
* Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation,
communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
* Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal,
cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and
psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and
economic background.
* Participates and completes projects that contribute to continuously improve
processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and applies quality
principles for continuous performance improvement. Participates and
contributes to program development initiatives for the department.
* Independently maintains an up-to-date Clinical Ladder Portfolio, including
self-assessment and creation of personal, professional goals, to be reviewed
with leadership on at least a semi-annual basis.
* Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the
clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at
large. Participates in professional organization (committee leadership,
leadership officer, conference presentation, etc.) and community benefit
activities such as support groups, and community classes.
* Effectively serves as a clinical instructor/mentor in accordance with
specific subject area, regulatory and professional context.
* Serves as clinical educator for at least 1 full-time
students/residents/fellows/or mentor for staff.
* Participates in continuous learning and professional development and
documents evidence.
* Leads/Facilitates at least 2 in-services and attends a minimum of 8 hours of
educational opportunities.

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