Physical Therapist Specialist (Full-Time, Days)

UW Medical Center-Montlake – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST - INPATIENT.
WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time

Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Lead for physical therapy educational programs including the student and residency programs and any future educational program development. Responsible for managing, assessing and directing clinical and educational activities for the student and residency programs according to patient/community needs. Under general direction, coordinate and provide leadership within both the student and residency programs in accordance with patient and learner needs.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Lead (30%)

Create, implement and update standardized training and education materials that are specific to the needs of students, residents and staff. Provide input and specific budget recommendations for allocation of training time and resources designated to the student and residency programs.

In collaboration with supervisor, coordinates development of selected department activities/projects specifically around educational programs to promote delivery of quality physical therapy care.

Establish, delegate, coordinate and supervise program development and quality improvement projects specifically in educational areas. This include facilitation of in-services and provision of current research to develop new department protocols and standards of care.

Assists in annual observations and assists in competency assessment of assigned clinical staff.

Assists and/or leads in the development of clinical programs for optimum patient care and service.

Participates in operational aspects, performance improvement, and Quality Improvement activities within the department.

Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluation of departmental performance, and takes action to remain in budget guidelines.

Collaborates with other disciplines and between facilities as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge

Oversees orientation of new staff, including development of workgroup competencies and delegation of mentorship

Assists in staffing needs within the department

Direct Patient Care (60%)

Independently, plans, directs and administers physical therapy evaluation and intervention to patients throughout the medical center

Assesses and treats a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems utilizing training in the evaluation and treatment process

Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and function, appropriate to their hospital stay and medical situation

Acts as a resource within the therapy department

Ensures that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis

Supervises students, volunteers, and medical assistants

Clinical oversight of critical care PHYSICAL THERAPISTs

Others (10%)

Participates in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organization level

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program, and 2.5 years of relevant practice in physical therapy, and certification in the specialty service; OR Equivalent education/experience.

Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.