Baltimore, Maryland
Syracuse, New York, New York
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Posted: 07-Jan-25
Location: Parker, Colorado
Categories:
Internal Number: 24040653
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days; appx. 1 shift per week, no weekend shifts identified at this time
Location: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD, Parker, 80138
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for a continuum of services providing care within a 12-bed, Level lll, NICU to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Evaluates NICU patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.
- Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions. Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.
- Performs a variety of best practice and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning. Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family, and therapy goals are met.
- Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources. Evaluates patients' learning style and appropriately teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in physical therapy.
Required Qualifications. The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist in state of employment, or Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
Desired Qualifications. The expertise and experiences that will help you excel in this position:
- Prior NICU experience is strongly preferred.
