- Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care - 25% - - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy - - Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems - -Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient - - Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care - - Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment - - Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background - - Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services. - Revises the treatment plan as indicated
- Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning - 15%  - - Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques - - Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care - - Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self - - Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated  - - Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources 
- Actively participates in patient and family education process - 10% - - Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes - - Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation - - Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patients diagnosis/condition - Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated
- Complies with departmental policies for documentation - 10% - - Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components.  - -Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner.  - -Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame.  - -Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression.  -Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilize
- Department and team responsibilities - 10% - - Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.  - - Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.  - - Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.  - - Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner. - - Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.  - - Complies with department policies and procedure - - Consistently demonstrates behaviours that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health - Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
- Supervision - 10% - - Provides supervision/mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides - - Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs  - - Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner  - - Provides supervision to Physical Therapy students as assigned  - Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
- Productivity - 10% - - Meets the team/department productivity standards - - Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity 
- Achieves Annual Goals - 10% - - Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives - - Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals - - Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives - Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
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