Physical Therapist - Mt Pleasant Emergency CareCenter

Description

Summary :

A professional who assesses, plans, implements,

coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities.

He / she has clinical and / or functional knowledge of the position for

which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through

delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative

Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet

individual needs using communication and available resources to

promote quality, cost effective care.

Responsibilities :

Documents initial evaluations,

progress notes, treatments administered, and discharge summaries

according to established departmental policies, procedures, and

goals in all practice settings as

appropriate.

Responsible for patient

evaluation delivering treatment to referred patients by clinical

protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Notifies physician of

evaluation and patient progress as appropriate. Identifies barriers

to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving

entire process.

Responsible for

coordinating and implementing optimal patient care within assigned

caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associate

delegates treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions

for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including

demonstrating cross training and flexibility with

scheduling.

Responsible for charge entry

including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given

utilizing appropriate unit / minute guidelines. Enters charges timely

on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily

basis.

Responsible for communicating

effectively with all members of the health care team including

patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to

effective communication and

teamwork.

Develops, educates, and

instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during

treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program

instruction and ensures patient

understanding.

Responsible for promoting

educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services

and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students,

and / or community by developing or presenting educational

materials.

Responsible for preparing

patient and family for discharge. Makes appropriate plans and

recommendations involving continuum of care. Ensures resources are

in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case

conferences and / or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely

manner.

Associate performs clinical

skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is

recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists

with program development and marketing to

physicians

Associate cleans completely

after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.

Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks

resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of

department

Requirements : Doctorate Prof

Current Texas PT

License

BLS

required.

Work

Type : Full Time