Physical Therapist FT

PHYSICAL LOCATIONMoody Neurorehabilitation InstituteGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESUses evidence-based approach to evaluate persons with acquired brain injury and develop anindividualized plan of care to reduce impairment, restore function, and increase meaningfulparticipation in life roles. Provide direct physical therapy services to patients per the plan of care,modify plan of care based on assessment of patient changes, and document services accurately.This role collaborates as part of an intra-disciplinary team leading mobility service. The physicaltherapist collaborates to facilitate patient rehabilitation and recovery, as well as providing educationand training to their care partners. The licensed physical therapist will uphold the mission, valuesand goals of Moody Neuro and the therapy department while maintaining strict confidentiality ofpersonnel and the individuals served while performing assigned duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMajor Duties and Responsibilities:Administers and interprets appropriate physical therapy evaluation procedures and best practice outcome measures for individual patient needAppropriately analyzes evaluation information to formulate an individualized physical therapy plan of care including developing a physical therapy assessment, problem list, interventions, recommended frequency and duration of PT services, pertinent goals and discharge planning to maximize a patient’s mobility and functionEnsures goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound for individual patient needPlans and deliver evidence-based intervention based on evaluation and plan of careExercises sound clinical decision making and maintain patient safety when planning and evaluating the patient’s response to treatment and evaluation.Performs patient, family and/or care-partner education and training on PT diagnoses and prognosis and mobility/safety needs, including assisting in home evaluation process when necessarySupervise and direct rehab tech as neededConsult with and refer to external medical practitioners when needed, in collaboration with the medical directorUses evaluation and treatment findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.Evaluates need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment/bracing/splinting and completes justification as necessary for ordering in a timely manner and in collaboration with other clinical and case management staffCompletes all required physical therapy documentation and billing in accordance with the policies and procedures of Moody NeurorehabilitationSupervises PTAs and rehab techs, providing consistent communication and consultation about the PT plan of care and subsequent changesParticipates in individualized patient planning meetings and team rounds as warranted by patient need and determined by treatment teamAssists with staff education training and competencies as appropriate within licensureActively participate in intra-departmental staff meetings, and intra-discipline/department committee assignments.Participates as a positive and collaborative member of the Moody interdisciplinary team and inter-program team to ensure patient-centered careAdheres to the professional behaviors, expectations, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, all Moody Policies and Procedures, and rules and ethics of licensure.Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, concerns about abuse or neglect, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.Actively participates in center-wide initiatives and staff training that affect physical therapy practice and scopeWill participate in education programs by teaching and/or supervising students based on clinician experience and organizational need.Participates in research projects as warranted by departmental and/or organizational needs.Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisorRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of computers.Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, planning to manage and maintain the demands of patient care caseload and all corresponding job responsibilities.Takes initiative for personal and clinical growth via opportunities for continuing education and maintaining licensure and certification.Collaborates with department, clinical team and organizational support structure and adapting to the changing work demands and environment.Demonstrate NCI abilities and knowledge by successfully passing courses, maintain refresher courses, ability to implement the knowledge with patients as needed.Maintain CPR certification by successfully passing courses and refresher courses as needed per policyLIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client independently up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute