Physical Therapist PT Acute Care Therapies

Overview

The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

• Patient Assessment in collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient.
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
• Establishes realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
• Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:
  Implements the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress the patient toward goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input.
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Documentation:
  Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines; documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols; completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
• General requirements:
  Adheres to ethical business practices; embraces diversity; maintains confidentiality; maintains attendance/punctuality; adheres to dress code and  policy; communicates effectively; attends/staff meetings and required trainings; organizes workload; utilizes materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively; observes infection prevention precautions.
• Customer Service:
  Applies AIDET principles; fosters a positive environment and teamwork; demonstrates service recovery as appropriate.
• Professional Development:
  Participates in professional development and mandatory education; completes required competencies and licensure requirements; participates in orientation and training of new employees; completes mandatory hospital/system requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Required)

• Experience details not specified in the provided text.

• Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
• Physical Therapist license/registration as required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required; BLS Instructor/Provisional certifications may be required

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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