Physical Therapist-Hemophilia Treatment Center

Overview:

University of Louisville Physicians is hiring aPhysical Therapist-Hemophilia Treatment Center

Shift Options: FT DAYS

Location:

2401 Terra Crossing Blvd, Ste 202

Louisville, Ky 40245

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. 

Job Summary

A professional who provides physical therapy services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status related to a chronic bleeding disorder.

Responsibilities:

Scope of Knowledge

Physical Therapists shall possess a base of knowledge obtained through training, education, and ongoing professional development. Knowledge is key to all aspects of comprehensive hemophilia care. The physical therapist should possess:

1. A knowledge of the scope and standards of physical therapy practice.

2. An understanding of bleeding disorders and the primary health challenges associated with these conditions.

3. An understanding of medical, social and family dynamics for individuals living with a bleeding disorder.

4. Knowledge of effective methods of verbal and written communication.

5. Basic understanding of research process including processes for reading, reporting, and using research in practice.

6. A willingness to display an attitude of social perceptiveness and empathy.

Scope of Skills

1. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with appropriate interpersonal boundaries.

2. Manages patient care by first completing an evaluation, establishing a treatment plan with objective and measurable goals (outcomes), and provide direct intervention or supervision of care.

3. Perform therapeutic procedures (exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, gait, massage, manual therapy, orthotic fitting and training, dynamic activities, compression garments).

4. Utilizes appropriate exercise equipment and treatment modalities for bleeding disorder patients.

5. Tolerate uncertainty and emotional lability when dealing with patients and families.

6. Promote patient and family rights to self-determination.

7. Assist family to integrate the medical, social emotional, and family dynamics of the condition into the context of their life situation.

8. Participate in continuing education, departmental meetings, and in-service programs.

9. Adjusts patient care schedule and prioritizes tasks as indicated.

10. Performs documentation per policy and procedures (evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and multi-disciplinary education and treatment plans).

11. Performs patient and family education regarding interventions, disease/injury, safety, and wellness.

12. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

13. Empower families and clients to self-navigate the healthcare system.

14. Promote the needs of a individuals who are culturally diverse, socially, emotionally, economically, and physically challenged.

15. Views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allows others to continuously learn and develop.

    1. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.

16. Participates in care planning with the multi-disciplinary team.

17. Follows all regulations for charge determination and billing, complete required documents for supply and treatment charges.

18. Participates in bleeding disorder foundation programs and activities.

19. Participates in week-long summer camp program for youth with bleeding disorders.

20. Comply with all departmental and facility policy, procedures, and directives (i.e. role delineation and scope of care).

21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Work Environment

This is a position in the UL Comprehensive HTC. The physical therapist collaborates with the healthcare team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, coordinators, researchers, social workers, and community health partners.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity.

Required Education and Experience

1. Individual with a degree in physical therapy.

2. Previous experience a plus but not required.