Physical Therapy

Hrs Description: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ; Duties: Job Responsibilities: -Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable -Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients. -Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services. -Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. -Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence. -Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. -Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. -Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history. -Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67). -Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate. -Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. -Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback. -If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. -Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients goals. -Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. -Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement. -Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis. -Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. -Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training.

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