Physical Therapist - Tuomey Outpatient Rehab FT, Day

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Job Summary

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. Behaviours that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital are expected.

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At Prisma Health Tuomey, we are transforming healthcare with great people, generous benefits, and professional growth. Our therapy programs offer individualized care that is backed by advanced specialty certifications and the vast experience of our teams. We provide pre-operative, post-operative, and non-surgical solutions by treating a patient’s pain and restoring function and mobility. In Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties, we offer these services and more:

Non-surgical solutions

• Post-operative care

• Sports injury care

• Spine care (Fellow of AAOMPT, manual therapy trained, McKenzie-trained therapists)

• Dry needling- and Kinesiotaping-certified therapists

• Parkinson’s disease care with Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), BIG/LOUD certified therapists

• Post-stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury care (NDT certified therapist)

• Neurodegenerative disorders

• Vestibular rehabilitation

• Pelvic floor therapy

• Torticollis treatment

• Pediatric neurological disorders, hypotonia, spina bifida and genetic syndrome care

• Brachial plexus injury care

• Custom splinting

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

  - Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources

• Actively participates in patient and family education process - 10%

  - 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 indicat