Nursing Assistant Instructor Jobs in Bothell, WA

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - EXERCISE TRAINING CENTERhas an outstanding opportunity for aPHYSICAL THERAPIST 2.
WORK SCHEDULE
- PER DIEM
- Day Shift
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
Perform evaluations of patients with moderate and complex diagnoses; review charts, choose appropriate evaluation measures and develop treatment plans independently;
Confer with, and carry out physician's recommendations regarding patient treatment and progress; discuss and recommend interventions based on own evaluation;
Assess patient status; plan and implement treatment programs which could include the use of physical agents, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and therapeutic activity;
Administer physical therapy to patients through use of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, scientific massage, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activity;
Instruct patients or caregivers in exercise and activity which are to be continued after returning home;
Consult with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and others regarding physical therapy program;
Write initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and home programs;
Instruct other team members in patient-specific therapy techniques;
Ensure billing is completed and submitted. Meet department productivity index;
Orient new and rotating therapists to the general workflow of the floor and sites, as well as the patient population and caseload;
Participate in evidence-based treatment review;
Communicate orally or in writing to advanced practice providers, staff, patients and their families, administrative team and outside entities;
Mentor and oversee medical assistants, student assistants (work study), and volunteers; regularly supervise and collaborate with physical therapy assistants to manage and share less complicated caseload;
Oversee part-time students either as Clinical Instructor (CI) or as adjunct CI;
Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.
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.

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