Mobility Specialist - Therapy

Position Summary:

Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of licensed personnel. Manages mobilization and ambulation of patients as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

Core Behaviors

Dependability, Attendance and Punctuality.

a. Unscheduled absences and tardiness must be minimal.

b. Properly uses home clock and badges for clocking (if applicable).

c. Calls 2 hours prior to the start of a shift.

d. Demonstrates respect for others time by arriving on time.

e. Is ready to begin work by scheduled start time.

Safety

a. Communication/Teamwork.

b. Safe working practices.

c. Respect for others and patient privacy/dignity.

d. Environment of Care/Employee safety/Emergency management.

e. Incident Reporting.

f. Promotion of safe practices and accident prevention.

g. Hand Hygiene

Compliance and Adherence to Policies, Procedures and Regulations

a. Demonstrates his/her knowledge and willingness to comply with all policies, procedures and regulations.

Organizational Priorities & Position-Specific Responsibilities / Performance Standards

List the major duties/key responsibilities of the position with details on how to achieve that responsibility. Classify each key responsibility under one of the UTMC Organizational Priorities: Service, Efficiency/Effectiveness or Quality/Safety.

Service

Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships and promotes effective teamwork with patients, families, coworkers, and the community to meet customer service goals.

a. Provides prompt compassionate service that exceeds patient expectations following UTMC Always Behaviors.

b. Listens to patients/ visitors concerns, directing them to the appropriate person.

c. Assists physician and other members of the healthcare team when appropriate.

d. Answers phone calls, patient call system with a pleasant tone and professional manner.

e. Answers and responds to calls in a timely manner, relaying information as needed to the appropriate person.

f. Demonstrates an awareness of visitation restrictions and special precautions required to enter a patient's room.

g. Responds to patient inquiries appropriately, maintaining confidentiality and safety.

h. Unit meets customer service goal.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Communication/Teamwork.

a. Promotes harmonious working relationships on the nursing unit with supervisors, therapists, nursing team, peers, support staff and students.

b. Promotes harmonious working relationships with other ancillary departments, physicians, and other units.

c. Deals with conflicts on a one-to-one basis.

d. Provides support to team members and input in the process for improvement.

e. Gives and accepts constructive criticism.

f. Attitude positively effects teamwork.

Efficiency and Time Management skills.

a. Plans and organizes workload appropriately.

b. Completes tasks in an organized manner, delegates or seeks assistance as needed.

c. Demonstrates self-motivation in identifying and completing tasks to improve the efficiently of team/area/department.

d. Completes special assignments in a timely manner.

Manages Patient Care

a. Determine appropriate patients for mobility/ambulation with nursing team.

b. Coordinates activities with RN Team Leader and Rehab Services team. c. Performs daily mobility/ambulation for patients in a safe manner.

d. Coordinates and collaborates effectively with other health care disciplines to serve identified patient needs.

e. Introduces self and explains mobility plan to patient and/or family.

f. Meets age specific competencies for ages of patients served.

g. Assists with vital sign measurement/documentation.

h. Institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient's condition and notifies appropriate staff.

i. Actively participates in falls prevention activities for the neuro unit population.

j. Performs other clinical duties as needed including meal tray distribution and pickup; responding to patient calls.

Quality and Safety

Documents patient care.

a. Documents appropriately in the medical record including vital signs, intake and output, height and weight, etc.

b. Documentation is clear, concise and according to hospital policy.

c. Documentation is completed the same day of service.

d. Complies with Medicare (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies guidelines.

Observes all safety procedures in accordance with department and UHS policies.

a. Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment.

b. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and standard precautions.

c. Reports any equipment in need of repair or replacement.

d. Safeguards against misuse and loss of equipment.

Educates the patient/family regarding plan for safe mobilization.

Professional and departmental requirements.

a. Takes responsibility for CPR and fit testing expiration.

b. Takes responsibility for Licensure expiration.

c. Completes mandatory training annually.

d. Attends and actively participates in department meetings and daily team huddles.

Essential Functions

The essential functions are those functions that the team member who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The term "essential functions" does not include marginal functions of the position.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to respond to varied personalities and maintain composure during stressful situations.

Ability to ambulate

Ability to lift forty to fifty pounds.

Ability to maintain composure in confrontational situations and respond to varied personalities in differing emotional conditions.

Position Qualification:

Education

Degree / Diploma Type

Program

Required/Preferred (and/or)

Associates

Other

Required

Associate's degree (A.A.) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

Experience

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

Required/Preferred (and/or)

Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

BLS

Basic Life Support

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.