Therapy - PT

Physical Therapist

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Demonstrates the 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 patients and each other with dignity, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those in need of services. Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts 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 examinations, 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. Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy 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 relevant 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, and iontophoresis. Communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. Position is for an outpatient setting.