Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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. Behaviors that support the purpose statements
of the department and hospital are expected.
Essential Functions
* All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma
Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
* Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
and designs a physical therapy plan of care
* 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
* 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 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
* 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 patient's diagnosis/condition
* Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated
* Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components.
* Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in
the medical record in a legible and timely manner.
* Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame.
* Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding
treatment progression.
* Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
* Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as
scheduled.
* Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
* Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
* Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate
and timely manner.
* Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other
team members.
* Complies with department policies and procedure
* Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health
and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication
which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
* Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by
department leadership
* Provides supervision/mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy
Assistants and Rehab Aides
* Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants
and Rehab Techs
* Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial
manner
* Provides supervision to Physical Therapy students as assigned
* Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning
experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
* Meets the team/department productivity standards
* Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain
appropriate levels of productivity
* Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department
initiatives
* Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving
established annual goals
* Supports corporate leadership initiatives
* Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
* This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director, or executive
Minimum Requirements
* Education - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
* Experience - No previous experience required
In Lieu Of
* NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
* PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
Physical Therapy - ETMG
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