Job Description

Luminis Health Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency

Join a comprehensive 13.5-month Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program to become an expert in the field of orthopedics. Our program allows residents to practice and learn in a hospital-based community health system with exposure to a variety of conditions, with multi-disciplinary teamwork and shadowing. As Luminis Health employees, residents will have access to employee benefits and a competitive resident salary. Both distance and onsite learning will provide specialty level skills for advanced thinking and patient care. Learning opportunities will include cadaver dissections in the Luminis Health SAIL Center, manual skills labs, and physician and surgery shadowing. Residents will also complete a quality outcomes research project to be presented and/or published at the conclusion of the residency program.

Position Objective:

Evaluates patients for physical therapy services and provides therapeutic intervention according to departmental standards. Assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided to patients and documents according to departmental standards. Participates in all educational components of the Orthopedic Residency program to expand knowledge and professional development to a specialty level, culminating in the ability to sit for the Orthopedic Certified Specialist Examination.

Essential Job Duties

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Demonstrates a professional image/attitude towards patients, coworkers, and others. (dress code, HIPAA, schedule flexibility).
• Performs physical therapy evaluations and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Selects and competently uses a variety of appropriate treatment techniques.
• Consistently documents a patients vital signs and patient/family education according to departmental standards.
• Documents functional and measurable goals in the physical therapy plan of care and updates them according to departmental standards.
• Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Meets departmental productivity standards and actively participates in departmental in-service activities and attends continuing education seminars.
• Routinely consults with physicians, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of physical therapy and to identify the need for physical therapy services.
• Participates in interdisciplinary/team meetings, MD/student in-services, and monthly departmental meetings when indicated.
• Participates in and completes materials related to departmental process improvement, departmental yearly competencies, productivity logs/patient statistics, and HealthStream in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all resident policies and procedures by completing all necessary didactic courses and assessments in the timeline given. Maintains physical therapy license and CPR certification. Complies with flu and TB testing according to AAHS policies. Participates in other designated projects or roles under the Residency Coordinator.
• Develops an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic and medical-legal issues that affect patient care and access to services.
• Participates in weekly mentorship meetings, skills labs, shadowing opportunities and lectures to promote ongoing learning and completion of requirements.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited Physical therapy Program

Required License/Certifications

• Physical Therapist- State of Maryland
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

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