Physical Therapist

Organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate

rehabilitation in selected tasks to restore reinforce and enhance

performance Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions

essential for adaptation and productivity diminish or correct pathology

and to promote and maintain health. Provides care in a manner

appropriate to the age of the patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate

diagnose and treat patients with movement or physical dysfunction to

improve function reduce pain and prevent disability. Develop

individualized treatment plans administer various therapeutic techniques

and educate patients about their conditions and home exercises.

Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing patient evaluations ?

Devises/designs and implements treatment programs and goals using

knowledge of physical therapy principles and standard operating

procedures to regain physical or mental functions or adjust to their

impairment. Appraises/evaluates and revises prescribed treatment plans

according to patient\'s response and progression. Skillfully and safely

progresses patients through levels of treatment within the capabilities

of the patient. Instructs/educates patients/families/caregivers in the

use and purpose of therapeutic or adaptive devices therapy plans and

home exercise programs. Maintains timely and accurate documentation

including the medical record physician communication charges etc.

Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team as needed to

coordinate patient care. Adapts/adjusts patient equipment and devices;

safely and appropriately applies orthoses. Provides liaison contact with

community agencies/resources for follow-up continuity. Regularly and

appropriately delegates treatment programs to other health team

personnel in the care of the patient; instructs/educates the supportive

staff in the appropriate portions of the treatment program. Consistently

demonstrates an awareness and concern for patient safety; complies with

hospital infection control policies. Demonstrates the ability to

communicate with patients/families/caregivers in a professional manner

while motivating them to advance in rehabilitation. Actively

participates on patient care and department committees. Demonstrates an

ability to terminate treatments appropriately and makes referrals to

outside agencies in a timely manner. Regularly reviews caseload for

opportunities to effectively \"dovetail\" procedures performing physical

therapy on more than one patient simultaneously without interfering with

quality. Provides useful suggestions regarding supplies and equipment to

supervisors/clinical staff; ensures equipment in work area is in safe

and proper working order. Assists in selected portions of the

orientation and/or training of new employees/students. Reacts to change

productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as

assigned. Possesses adequate knowledge of applicable Federal and State

Regulations related to the treatment setting. Experiences in the

clinical area of assignment. Is responsible for ongoing development of

his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.:

in-services formal educational programs other work groups and on-the-job

training). Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services

and/or reviews documentation as required. Assists in the orientation of

others and actively participates in mentoring. Performs analytical and

decision-making functions with minimal supervision. Recognizes and seeks

assistance/consultation when appropriate. Demonstrates an understanding

of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures

including safety issues. Possesses awareness of programs/services

provided by Hospital and where they are located. Completes work

assignments within an acceptable time.