Senior Physical Therapist - Rehab & Discharge Planning

Business Unit BMH Carroll County Hospital Department Physical Therapy Job Description 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. Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Completes assigned goals. 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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

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Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) MediumHigh energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Sensory Requirements Yes Accurate Accurate MinimalModerate Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation