Physical Therapist Advanced

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Job Summary

This is a Physical Therapist opening focusing on working with Spinal Cord Injury Patients.

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of physical therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Facilitates interdisciplinary treatment team dynamics. Serves as a mentor and primary resource to clinical staff. Added responsibilities for program and staff development will be established in an annual planning document. Behaviors that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital are expected.

Accountabilities

• Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care - 25%

  - Demonstrates advanced 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 indicated

• Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning - 15%

  - Demonstrates advanced 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 treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated

• Actively participates in patient and family education process - 5%

  - Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes

  - Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation

  - Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patients diagnosis/condition

  - Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated

• Complies with departmental policies for documentation - 5%

  - 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.

  -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 utilized

• Department and team responsibilities - 10%

  - Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.

  - Lead staff/team/program meetings and coordinates mandatory in-services and training

  - Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.

  - Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.

  - Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters 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 procedu