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Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs in the area of patient care.
Accountabilities
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 indicated
Implements 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 techniquesInteracts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality careDemonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and selfReassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicatedProvides 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 outcomesTeaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient / family / caregivier educational information related to the patients diagnosis / conditionProvides educational material to patients / families as indicatedComplies with departmental policies for documentation
Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit componentsDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely mannerLong-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frameTreatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progressionAppropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilizedProductivity
Meets the team / department productivity standardsComplies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivitySupervision
Assists with supervision / mentorship to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy AssistantsExercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab TechsProvides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial mannerDepartment and team responsibilities
Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and suppliesCompletes charge / productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering charges in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrates 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 managerProvides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goalsConscientiously seeks consultation or supervisionSupervisory / Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
South Carolina Physical Therapy Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners (Lawson Code CLPT)
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087381 Kidnetics - IP Services
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