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The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.
Job Responsibility:
Assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury
Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members
Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals
Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals
Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services
Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
Adheres to ethical business practices
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner
Observes infection prevention precautions
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service
Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients
Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients
Treats patients and fellow team members with respect
Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration
Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities
Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines
Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure
Participates in orientation and training of new employees
Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy