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Overview

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

+ Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

+ Develops a written plan of care.

+ Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

+ Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.

+ Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.

+ Contributes to the development of staff and students.

+ Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

+ Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

+ Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

+ 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.

Training

Minimum Required

+ Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Preferred/Desired

Advanced training and or/certification in area of primary practice.

Licensure

+ BLS Certification Within 14 days: PT License

REQNUMBER: 30205