Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day Shift

Description:At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Job Title: Physical Therapist – Lymphedema Part-Time

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Assesses, plans, and implements specific occupational therapy treatment programs for individual patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the State of Idaho.Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.Previous experience in Acute Care or Rehabilitation preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable). Evaluates, records, and reports on patients progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Develops and implements treatment plans. Provides direct patient care and coordination of all patient care modalities and activities in all clinical service areas.  Provides direct and indirect supervision of COTAs and Therapy Aides. Provides education to patients & family members to ensure follow-through of treatment program. Conducts and participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Communicates effectively with physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.   Completes all required documentation thoroughly and in a timely and accurate manner. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.Participates in continuing education program to ensure appropriate units are attained for maintenance of State Licensure. Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.