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Overview
Nestled at the base of the mountains and at the gateway to the Grand
Canyon offering panoramic views and made for those with a passion for
the outdoors, sits Flagstaff Medical Center who is part Northern Arizona
Healthcare. As a hospital based outpatient therapy clinic, EntireCares
therapists are part of a multi-disciplinary team who collaborate and
provide the best care to our patients, every time.Our therapists are a
piece of a greater organization that covers the health care needs of
Northern Arizona from Flagstaff, to Sedona and the Verde Valley. This
opportunity allows for therapist to treat a vast range of diagnosis
across different cultures and backgrounds.
Our ideal candidate possesses the passion for patient care, is
internally motivated and ready to invest in their career. Therapists
that have a desire to continue to challenge themselves, be part of a
multidisciplinary team and possess an innovative-driven mindset will
thrive in our environment.
EntireCare at Flagstaff Medical Center Outpatient is currently looking
for a motivated therapist. At EntireCare you will be guaranteed one on
one treatment time with all patients and supported by a large staff of
experienced clinicians and support staff. This will allow you to
practice at the top of your license providing collaboration with
physicians and therapists while providing the excellent patient care you
have always dreamed of.
The practice of Hand Therapy shall include assessment, treatment,
planning, implementing, education, communication and demonstration of
leadership to address the needs of patients and their families as well
as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and
ancillary staff. This person may be caring for infants, children,
adolescents and/or senior patients and will have the knowledge and
skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these
populations. The Hand Therapist will practice within defined standards
of care and direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the
patient\'s functional goals.
Responsibilities
Patient Care\
* Evaluates the patient by performing chart review, interpreting tests
and measurements appropriate to discipline and patient diagnosis.
* Performs treatments and patient care activities in a timely manner
following appropriate protocols and guidelines.
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Care Management\
* Participates in patient care conferences with other related health
services, patient, and family to review patient\'s progress and evaluate
goals.
* Develops appropriate plan of care that include goals and home
instructions in conjunction with other team members, patient and family.
* Delegates selected treatment to supportive personnel with assumption
of responsibility for care of patient and continuing supervision of
supportive personnel.
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Documentation\
* Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents
in patient record.
* Recognizes and addresses patient, family, and appropriate others in
the learning needs of the individual.
* Presents information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level
of patient and family understanding.
* Implements the treatment plan and evaluates and records the patient
responses to the treatment sessions.
* Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that
are responsive to patient/family concerns.
* Able to revise/update plan based on assessment.
* Completes documentation per department policy.