Outpatient Physical Therapist
Outpatient Physical Therapist
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Job Description
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. Behaviours that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital are expected.Accountabilities
Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and reevaluations 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 patients 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 patients 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 followup 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 longterm 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 inservices 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 evaluationProductivity 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
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
Experience: No previous experience required
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
SC PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners
Other Required Sills and Experience
Demonstrates clinical competency based on patients age
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Laurens County Medical CampusFacility
1062 Laurens County HospitalDepartment
Physical TherapyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
