1. Clinical Responsibilities:
• Provides specific therapy services under direction of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with an established and written therapy plan of care based upon a physician’s order and the Physical Therapist’s assessment.
• Participates in, and assists the Physical Therapist in developing and reviewing the initial and comprehensive assessments of a patient’s needs and the individualized care plan
• Demonstrates an ability to consistently exercise appropriate judgment.
• Consults with the Physical Therapist and attending physician concerning therapy regimes and the patient’s progress.
• Administers treatments and therapeutic agents as prescribed by a referring physician and outlined in the Physical Therapy established plan of care plan in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Observes treatment affect and recommends change to Physical therapist, if needed.
• Able to determine patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate Physical Therapist contact for intervention and management.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; family/caregiver is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient, family, and/or caregiver and involves them in the decision making process
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Assists to coordinates patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, and are in safe working order.
• Demonstrates to patients and personnel, as necessary, how to use medical appliances, such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
• Establishes trusting relationships with patients and family members by consistently demonstrating compassion, empathy, and respect.
2. Administrative Functions:
• Records pertinent information in the resident’s medical record.
• Uses authorized abbreviations when recording information.
• Completes and dates all reports, forms, etc, and enters information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner, as appropriate.
• Uses supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner, and notifies the Director when supplies need to be replenished, or when not available.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered in a timely manner.
