Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care - 25%
- 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
-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 indicatedImplements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning - 15%
- 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
Actively participates in patient and family education process - 10%
- 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 patients diagnosis/condition
- Provides educational material to patients/families as indicatedComplies with departmental policies for documentation - 10%
- 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 utilizeDepartment and team responsibilities - 10%
- 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
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours 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 leadershipSupervision - 10%
- 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 Productivity - 10%
- Meets the team/department productivity standards
- Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
Achieves Annual Goals - 10%
- Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
- Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
- Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives
- Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or advanced degree.
SC PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
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