Description
Summary :
A professional who assesses, plans, implements,
coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities.
He / she has clinical and / or functional knowledge of the position for
which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through
delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative
Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet
individual needs using communication and available resources to
promote quality, cost effective care.
Responsibilities :
Documents initial evaluations, progress notes,
treatments administered, and discharge summaries according to
established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all
practice settings as
appropriate.
Responsible for patient
evaluation delivering treatment to referred patients by clinical
protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Notifies physician of
evaluation and patient progress as appropriate. Identifies barriers
to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving
entire process.
Responsible for
coordinating and implementing optimal patient care within assigned
caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associate
delegates treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions
for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including
demonstrating cross training and flexibility with
scheduling.
Responsible for charge entry
including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given
utilizing appropriate unit / minute guidelines. Enters charges timely
on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily
basis.
Responsible for communicating
effectively with all members of the health care team including
patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to
effective communication and
teamwork.
Develops, educates, and
instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during
treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program
instruction and ensures patient
understanding.
Responsible for promoting
educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services
and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students,
and / or community by developing or presenting educational
materials.
Responsible for preparing
patient and family for discharge. Makes appropriate plans and
recommendations involving continuum of care. Ensures resources are
in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case
conferences and / or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely
manner.
Associate performs clinical
skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is
recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists
with program development and marketing to
physicians
Associate cleans completely
after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.
Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks
resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of
department
Requirements : Doctorate Prof
Current Texas PT
License
BLS
required.
Work
Type : Full
Time
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Physical Therapist • Lindale, TX, US