Plans and administers advanced medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Plans and coordinates physical therapy treatment programs for a diverse patient... [+] More

Plans and administers advanced medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Plans and coordinates physical therapy treatment programs for a diverse patient population having complex medical conditions including, but not limited to, brain injuries, amputations, and vision deficits. Integrates treatment plans with other disciplines, consulting with referring practitioners. Possesses advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills, exceeding that of a Physical Therapist, in treatment of a specific patient group or specific disability. Administers complex treatment, such as certain types of manual exercises and functional training, and monitors administration of other treatments.

Reviews physician's referral (prescription), patient's condition, and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluates effects of treatments at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administers massage, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology. Administers traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommends modification to Orthotist. Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Teaches and mentors others in area of specialty. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students. May conduct physical therapy research. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. May plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research. May write technical articles and reports for publications. May teach physical therapy techniques and procedures in educational institutions. May plan, direct, and coordinate physical therapy program. [-] Less

Treats women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods. Evaluates patient, performing examination to ascertain condition, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids. Determines need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommends plan.

Prescribes medication or surgery... [+] More

Treats women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods. Evaluates patient, performing examination to ascertain condition, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids. Determines need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommends plan.

Prescribes medication or surgery if indicated. Delivers infant, and cares for mother for prescribed period of time following childbirth. Performs cesarean section or other surgical procedure as needed to preserve patient's health and deliver infant safely. May treat patients for diseases of generative organs. [-] Less

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Provides occupational therapy services to patients to include treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation under the supervision of an occupational therapist. This position requires an Associate's degree in an occupational therapy assistant program required and certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. Assists in evaluation of clients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Recognizes and reports to therapist when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs. Administers therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment. Performs age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and relative to individual patient's problems. Consistently reports to therapist patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modification of treatment program. Recommends discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services, if needed. Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency. Fabricates splints and other assistant devices. Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups. Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies. This position requires an Associate's degree in an occupational therapy assistant program required and certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports. May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded adults. May assist Educational Specialist or Clinical Psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress. [-] Less

Coordinates all phases of nutritional care and supervises the clinical dietitian staff to provide nutrition services. Coordinates and manages nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. A degree in... [+] More

Coordinates all phases of nutritional care and supervises the clinical dietitian staff to provide nutrition services. Coordinates and manages nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. A degree in nutrition and registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Clinical Dietitian is required for this position with three years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian.

Plans and supervises Clinical Dietitians engaged in providing professional advice on diet therapies, instructing patients and families on nutrition, and evaluating patients' responses to diets. Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients. Ensures ongoing patient care plans, patient education, and diet instruction. Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus. Hires, develops, and motivates a qualified clinical dietitian staff. Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance. Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation. Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates work schedules and daily work load of the clinical dietitians and dietetic interns. May teach nutrition and diet therapy to medical students and hospital personnel. May provide nutrition education programs to outpatient groups. [-] Less

Coordinates patient referrals and provides assistance in case management negotiations. Receives and processes patient referrals from patients, physicians, and hospitals. Typically requires an associates degree with license (as a RN, LPN, RRT or CRTT) and two years of clinical experience.

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Coordinates patient referrals and provides assistance in case management negotiations. Receives and processes patient referrals from patients, physicians, and hospitals. Typically requires an associates degree with license (as a RN, LPN, RRT or CRTT) and two years of clinical experience.

Enters and maintains case management data in system. Enters referrals into a computerized database and forwards facsimiles to appropriate health providers. Reviews medical and reimbursement information to determine if insurance coverage meets standards of admissions for service. [-] Less

Manages, plans, and coordinates the clinical nutrition services function and supervises staff to provide nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Requires a degree in nutrition and registration with... [+] More

Manages, plans, and coordinates the clinical nutrition services function and supervises staff to provide nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Requires a degree in nutrition and registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Clinical Dietitian and five years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian.

Hires, develops, and motivates a qualified clinical nutrition staff. Prepares and monitors the departmental budget. Oversees the preparation and distribution of appropriate reports and analyses for nutrition services. Consults with physicians and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients. Ensures ongoing patient care plans, patient education, and diet instruction. Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus. Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance. Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates work schedules and daily work load of the clinical nutrition staff. May provide nutrition education programs to outpatient groups. May teach nutrition and diet therapy to medical students and hospital personnel. [-] Less

Responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services support for formulary development and maintenance, pull-through development and drug information services.

This position requires completion of Pharmacy D. degree or BS degree in pharmacy and clinical training and experience. Writes, coordinates and presents evaluations... [+] More

Responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services support for formulary development and maintenance, pull-through development and drug information services.

This position requires completion of Pharmacy D. degree or BS degree in pharmacy and clinical training and experience. Writes, coordinates and presents evaluations of drugs. Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. Provides clinical support for updating the formulary’s clinical guideline sections. Creates formulary groupings and new charts and graphs for the clinical and drug listing sections. Prepares, reviews and revises physician reference sheets. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Performs literature searches and analyzes data to answer questions surrounding drug therapy. Provides clinical material for newsletter, including formulary notification items. Presents and coordinates educational programs. Ensures that pharmacotherapy treatment recommendations in the disease management program are consistent with formulary initiatives. May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy, or teach in college of pharmacy. [-] Less

Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. Advises and administers programs of treatment to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals to help them with adjustments to their lives; aids medical and surgical patients deal... [+] More

Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. Advises and administers programs of treatment to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals to help them with adjustments to their lives; aids medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries; assists in treating rehabilitation patients; and treats individuals in times of personal crisis, such as a divorce or death of a loved one. Interviews patients and studies medical and social case histories.

Observes patients and selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques, such as milieu therapy, psychodrama, play therapy, and hypnosis. Selects approach to use in individual therapy, such as directive, non-directive, and supportive therapy, and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. May collaborate with Psychiatrist and other specialists in developing treatment programs for patients. May instruct and direct students serving psychological internships in hospitals and clinics. May develop experimental designs and conduct research in the fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. May serve as a consultant to industrial, social, educational, welfare, and other agencies on individual cases or in evaluation, planning, and development of mental health programs. May specialize in behavior problems and therapy, crime and delinquency, group therapy, individual diagnosis and therapy, mental deficiency, objective tests, projective techniques, or speech pathology. [-] Less

Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies by performing a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Assists in the determination of guidelines for the collection of clinical data or administration... [+] More

Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies by performing a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Assists in the determination of guidelines for the collection of clinical data or administration of clinical studies. Coordinates and implements procedures for data collection from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources. Typically requires a college degree in health sciences and three years of clinical or research experience.

Codes, evaluates, and interprets collected data and prepares appropriate documentation. Obtains blood samples, cultures, tissues, and other specimens for laboratory analysis. Ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies. Educates staff members regarding study design and time lines. Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with the principal researcher. Coordinates preparation of manuscripts for publication. Assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols or modifications to study design, as appropriate. Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires, and the application of research techniques. Reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to remain abreast of new developments. May schedule patients for study procedures. [-] Less

Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies conducted by physicians. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and manages nursing care of participants and data for assigned research projects. Follows study-specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with investigators, hospital staff, sponsoring agencies, and... [+] More

Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies conducted by physicians. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and manages nursing care of participants and data for assigned research projects. Follows study-specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with investigators, hospital staff, sponsoring agencies, and others to effectively perform clinical research and coordinate research activities.

Ensures that patient treatment provided by primary care personnel and data collected adhere to study protocol. Screens patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria. Maintains inventory of unique drugs and supplies needed for study. Provides basic patient care and treatment as requested by Physician. Obtains patient blood samples, cultures, tissues, and other specimens for laboratory analysis. Initiates drug orders and laboratory studies for patients based on standing protocol orders. Provides direction and training to nursing staff on techniques for mixing and administering new drugs and other forms of patient care and treatment unique to the study being conducted. Maintains interface with nursing and other professional staff to interpret protocol application for patient and to answer questions about the study in progress. Confers with patient and attending Physician to explain purpose of study and obtain written consent for patient to participate. Explains diagnostic procedures and method of treatment to alleviate patient and family concern. Collects information and data from patient charts and records, patient interviews, and other sources. Evaluates and interprets collected data and prepares protocol summary forms, statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Confers with Physician in developing plans and protocols for clinical research studies and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies. [-] Less