Physical Therapist Ii; Prn

Overview

Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Follow The Christ Hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

• Patient Evaluation:
  Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals. Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.
• Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient’s functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient/caregiver, physical/mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
• Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.
• Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.
• Reassessment:
• Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.
• Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.
• Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.
• Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.
• Treatment:
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.
• Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately. Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.
• Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals. Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises, and completes patient-family education record.
• Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.
• Aware of and accommodating to walk-ins throughout the day.
• May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.
• Documentation:
• Meets documentation benchmark of 95% on audits for department and 95% or greater for Medicare requirements.
• Completes all patient related documentation, including encounter forms, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handwriting is neat and legible. Uses approved abbreviations per chart audits.
• Complies with all The Christ Hospital, department and regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Documents progression of exercise program on flow sheet including resistance, repetitions, time and position, and indicates skilled care.
• Completes progress notes prior to patient’s visit with the physician.
• Professional Development:
• Participates in department’s performance improvement programs.
• Participates on performance improvement initiatives by fully assisting in the collection of data i.e., satisfaction surveys/outcome surveys or measures and as assigned.
• Able to articulate outcomes and improvements for department and organization.
• Participates in educational in-services/opportunities to advance clinical knowledge/competencies.
• Completes mandatory education per the Christ Hospital/department/state requirements per educational record.
• Active participation in mentoring of fellow associates and orientation of new employees and interns as indicated.
• Participates in PT and PTA intern clinical programs and assists in providing a learning atmosphere for interns.
• Participates in community service activities associated with the department and…