Physical Therapist Intern HRRMC's Rehab Department has an opening for a Full Time Physical Therapist Intern positoin. This postion will include weekend shifts and will be scheduled to work 36-40 hours weekly. Appy on line at hrrmc.com SUMMARY Physical Therapist Interns provide patients of the Medical Center with services at the preventive, acute and rehabilitative stages directed toward achieving increased functional independence and decreased functional decline and the need for more intensive care. Through timely and appropriate intervention, they frequently reduce or eliminate the need for costlier forms of care such as surgery and may also shorten or even eliminate institutional stays. The Physical Therapist Intern provides care and services under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist during their yearlong internship. The supervising physical therapist must perform records review and co-signature of notes. Direct Supervision requires that the physical therapist is physically present on the premises and in the same building as the Physical Therapist Intern. Physical therapy, which is the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, includes: General Information Location 1000 RUSH DRIVE Salida, CO 81201 United States Job Category Full Time Required Degree 4 Year Degree Contact Information Name Desirae Westphal Phone 719-530-2042 Email desirae.westphal@hrrmc.net Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following functions. These functions are considered essential functions for one or more of the following reasons: 1. The performance of this function is the reason that the job exists. 2. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed. 3. This function occupies a great deal of the employees time. 4. This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function. 5. Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences. Nothing in this job description restricts HRRMCs ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. HRRMC does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by HRRMC. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention; examinations include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Aerobic capacity or endurance b. Anthropometric characteristics c. Arousal, mentation, and cognition d. Assistive, adaptive, supportive, and protective devices e. Community or work reintegration f. Cranial nerve integrity g. Environmental, home or work barriers h. Gait and balance i. Integumentary integrity j. Joint integrity and mobility k. Motor function l. Muscle performance m. Neuromotor development and sensory integration n. Orthotic requirements o. Pain p. Posture q. Prosthetic requirements r. Range of motion s. Reflex integrity t. Self-care and home management u. Sensory integrity v. Ventilation, respiration, and circulation 2. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions that include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Therapeutic exercise (including aerobic conditioning and weight training equipment) b. Functional training in self-care and home management (including activities of daily living) c. Functional training in community or work reintegration activities (including ADL's, work hardening, and work conditioning) d. Manual therapy techniques e. Prescription, fabrication, and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive, and protective devices and equipment f. Airway clearance techniques g. Debridement and wound care h. Physical agents and mechanical modalities (including paraffin baths) i. Electrotherapeutic modalities j. Patient-related instruction k. Condition amputated limbs and instruct on wrapping these 3. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations. 4 Engages in consultation, education, and research. 5. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Keep accurate daily and monthly department records. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered. 6. Consults with physician concerning goals and treatment plans. 7. Provides direct supervision of aides and assistants. 8. Assists in transferring of patients; teaches patients and other staff proper transferring technique. 9. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, discussing patient or hospital business only when appropriate and necessary to provide quality patient care. 10. Employs tact and courtesy at all times, with patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers. Continually strives to establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships to foster positive intra- and interdepartmental communications. 11. Observes all hospital and departmental policies and procedures; follows all hospital and departmental safety rules. 12. Participates in in-service training as requested by department director. Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE The Physical Therapist Intern must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for physical therapy schools as prescribed by Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association. He/she must graduate from an AMA-APTA approved school of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Intern must be a member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association or American Registry of Physical Therapy, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 1. Current CPR Certification. 2. Current Colorado drivers license; must provide proof of current automobile liability insurance.