• Job Description:
• Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Follow The Christ Hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.
• - Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.
• - Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals. Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.
• - Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient/caregiver, physical/mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
• - Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
• - Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.
• - Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.
• Reassessment:
• - Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.
• - Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.
• - Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.
• - Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.
• - Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
• - Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.
• - Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.
• - Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately. Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.
• - Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals. Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.
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Preferred Skills & Experience:      -One year outpatient experience, will consider new grad.

Certifications & Licenses:              BLS

                                                          Licensed to practice Physical Therapy

                                                          Physical Therapist