Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and designs a physical therapy plan of care
- Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
- Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
- Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
- Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
- Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
- Revises the treatment plan as indicatedImplements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
- Demonstrates working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
- Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
- Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
- Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resourcesActively participates in patient and family education process
- Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
- Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregivier educational information related to the patients diagnosis/condition
- Provides educational material to patients/families as indicatedComplies with departmental policies for documentation
- Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components
- Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
- Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
- Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
- Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilizedProductivity
- Meets the team / department productivity standards
- Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivitySupervision
- Assists with supervision/mentorship to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
- Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs
- Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner Department and team responsibilities
- Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
- Completes charge/productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering charges in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
- Complies with department policies and procedures.Achieves annual goals
-Establishes annual goals with manager
-Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
- Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
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Prisma Health
Nov 09, 2024