DescriptionDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned areaMaintains required core competencies.Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)Accurately interprets referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the patient.Gathers and interprets various data elements from the medical record, other care providers, from patient and family resulting in an effective plan of care (POC).Proactively communicates with other therapists when the presentation of the patient exceeds one's skill, knowledge, or understanding of the patient's condition.Implements POC that attains expected clinical outcomes.Understands the parameters of patient's condition each visit and adjusts behaviors accordingly.Completes all documentation thoroughly in compliance with regulations from governing bodiesDevelops in conjunction with the patient sa set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time frames and frequencies.Communicates effectively the POC to delegates of care in a manner that is easily understood and easily translated into action.Monitors the established POC and goals and modifies them as indicated based on the patient's response to treatment.Modifies POC or treatment according to patient's condition with input/orders from referring providerRecognizes cognitive, physiological, physical, and functional changes occurring with the patient and modifies POC and/or communicates with other care providers as indicated.Proactively communicates in a timely manner with the patient's provider when changes in orders are appropriate.Monitors the results of the communication to ensure that the desired outcome is achieved.Establishes and maintains patient and family relationships to maximize clinical outcomes and eventual disposition.Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policyAble to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate provider contact for intervention.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Formulates and implements a teaching/education plan based upon identified learning needs of the patient evaluates effectiveness of learning on an ongoing basisDemonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.Treats patients with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.Communicates appropriately and clearly with providers and other members of the patient care team.Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.Utilizes time in a productive manner that emphasizes patient care and the by-products related to delivering that care.RequirementsEducationRequired: Associates High SchoolPreferred: Master of Science Bachelor of ScienceLicenses & CertificationsRequired: L-Physical TherpistPreferred: C-BLS
