Job Information
Covenant Health Clin Spec-PT in Morristown, Tennessee
Overview
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced candidates
Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift
Some weekend shifts will be required
Morristown Hamblen Overview:
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns . It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.morristownhamblen.com/.
Position Summary:
Under general direction, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for patients. While maintaining a patient load, assumes additional responsibility of new program development, staff training and orientation, and consultation in area of expertise for fellow staff members.
Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ssimmon6@covhlth.com || 865-374-5368
Responsibilities
All job responsibilities of staff position.
Advance clinical practice - evaluation and treatment of patients.
Develops and maintains orientation checklists and competency criteria.
Serves as resource person for staff and senior staff on an ongoing basis.
Gives 20 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes:
Peer counseling
Mentorship
Community lectures/volunteer
Orientation of new staff in area of specialty
Inservices
Resource notebook in area of specialty
Takes at least one student per year.
Demonstrates leadership in development and implementation of new and current program policies and procedures.
Demonstrates leadership in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and standards of practice. This includes:
Clinical Pathway development
New policy development
Clinical Outcomes analysis and communication to team
QA/QI participation
As a group, initiates/coordinates continuing education courses to be hosted by FSHS.
Coordinates at least two courses per year.
Solicits input from staff regarding topics of interest
Secures speakers
Develops course budget
Coordinates course (location, advertising, refreshments, speaker’s fees, etc.).
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned .
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years in specialty area. Prefer at least one year of acute care experience.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State Physical Therapy licensure, with achievement of at least one of the following at time of hire or placement in the position:
Advanced degree in specialty area
Advanced degree associated with specialty area
Professionally recognized certification in specialty area
100 hours (10.0 CEU’s) of continued education
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Job Title Clin Spec-PT
ID 3940561
Facility Morristown-Hamblen Health System
Department Name PHYSICAL THERAPY
Covenant Health
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