Physical Therapist IV Clinical Specialist - Inpatient Acute Care - Full Time, Days (8HR)

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0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2330834 Onsite 77701 PHYSICAL THERAPY-SUH Allied Health 300 Pasteur Dr,PALO ALTO,California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings.
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview The Physical Therapist IV, Clinical Specialist is a senior therapist who is fully competent with PT I, II and III job duties and has a broad clinical skill set across a variety of patient types, ages and diagnoses utilizing and applying innovative and advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner.
The Physical Therapist IV functions independently and serves as a content expert in particular population(s)/service line(s).
May be granted administrative time to develop new and modified pathways, processes and interventions in their particular focus area(s), including researching any new/proposed initiatives, understanding the impact on rehab practices, and ensuring rehab staff are aware of, educated on, and aligned with any new process.
The PT IV uses electronic and face to face communication including Clinical Alerts, classroom education sessions, and/or arranging for internal/external content experts to provide education to rehab staff to ensure knowledge is obtained by front line staff.
Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must meet and be proficient in performing all of the essential functions of Physical Therapy I, II, and III with a more diverse and highly complex patient population as well as the following: Leads patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.
Leads team or discipline meetings.
Makes recommendations for the development of departmental policies and procedures; leads new program development, for example by developing treatment protocols for new patient populations.
Must develop content for clinical teaching, including the clinical instruction of interns/students, residents, and other staff.
Must develop/present at least 3 professional development activities from the following choices: CEU-eligible in-service, course, state or national poster or presentation, and/or lecture at university level program.
Assists in re-evaluating care delivery/programs and completes assignments in the departmental plan to improve services.
Participates in research or new program development, for example by developing treatment protocols for new patient populations.
Is aligned with and fully supports departmental and organizational principles, goals, and objectives.
Regular participation as faculty/mentor/preceptor in Advanced Training Programs.
Serves as a primary orientation resource as needed.
Maintains content expertise in focus area, interfacing with unit/service line staff and leadership to keep abreast of policy, practice, protocol, - and/or equipment changes.
Assesses the needs of service line/patient population, then assesses the educational needs of the staff and serves as a resource in meeting those needs.
Education Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (required) Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum (required) Masters' or Doctorate degree (preferred) Experience Qualifications Must meet all criteria: At least four (4) years clinical practice as Physical Therapist within SHC System or > 10 years’ experience outside SHC Minimum of one advanced certification Has lead Department or Interdisciplinary Program/Initiative or Process Improvement Project Successfully completes a Stanford Leadership Development course within the first 12 months of hire/promotion into this classification.
Completes at least 50% of required annual continuing education hours in area of specialty Possesses and maintains substantial content expertise in the service/unit/population for his/her specialty Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance; Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments Knowledge of principles, methods, equipmentequipment, and theory of the practice of clinical specialty Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, conciselyconcisely, and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisorssupervisors, and other health professionals Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments in clinically complex situations Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs to changing clinical status Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautionsprecautions, and medical condition Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others Ability to clinically supervise, train and evaluate students/interns/residents/fellows Ability to apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases Ability to drive the advancement of care in specialty area through research, collaboration with medical teams, presentationspresentations, and continued education activities Ability to translate knowledge into clinical practice Ability to represent the Rehab Department in cross-functional improvement initiatives Licenses and Certifications PT - CA Physical Therapist BLS - Basic Life Support Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands Frequent Bending.
The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking.
Blood Borne Pathogens Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $60.
86 - $80.
65 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.