Assessment:
- Performs appropriate initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within the
time frames required by the Agency.
- Incorporates appropriate objective tests and measures to facilitate outcome
measurement.
- Uses Agency assessments and screening tools as a part of the assessment process
ex) high risk for rehospitalization tool, falls assessment tool, nutritional screening,
screening for abuse and neglect, Oxygen safety, spiritual assessment...
- Recognizes the need for referrals to other Home Health disciplines as appropriate and
contacts the patient's physician with recommendations to maximize patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in physical therapy.
- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as
the overall patient plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situations, etc.)
- Documents assessment findings, including OASIS assessment responses, accurately and
in the timeframes established by CMS and Agency policy using only Agency approved
terminology and abbreviations.Planning:
- In collaboration with the patient's physician, establishes the plan of care for the individual
patient based on the results of the patient assessment.
- Reviews available documents from the referral source that may assist in the development
of the patient plan of care ie: acute care discharge summary, rehabilitation notes.
- Sets realistic goals and expected functional outcomes.
- Designs/redesigns the treatment plan as appropriate for the patient's age, educational
level and cultural background
- Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the
patient is receiving.
- Actively encourages the patient and caregivers to participate in development of the plan of
care.
- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the evaluations. Long-term
and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specified time
frame.
- Documents the plan of care timely according to Agency policies.
- Plans for the discharge of the patient taking into consideration other disciplines, goal
achievement and patient outcomes.
- Based upon reassessment findings and the patient's response to treatment and goal
achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated by the
interdisciplinary treatment plan
- Provides the patient and caregiver with information regarding follow-up services which
may include a referral to other community resources.Intervention:
- Provides treatment according to the established frequency and duration.
- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients,
others in the home and self.
- Demonstrates good working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with
flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
- Interacts as appropriate with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an
interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.
- Provides developmentally appropriate education and training to patients, families and
caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes.
- Documents interventions in a timely manner using only Agency approved terminology and
abbreviations.Evaluation:
- Evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness and determines progress toward expected
outcomes throughout the patient's episode of care.
- Consults with team members and leadership for complex situations and when problems
are unresolved. Arranges for a conference with team members, leadership, patients, and
caregivers as appropriate.
- Discharges the patient when appropriate. Prepares the patient throughout the episode for
discharge. Obtains written notice of discharge in accordance with the Medicare Conditions
of Participation.
- Evaluates individual practice through comparison of the individual therapist's patient
outcomes (caseload) with state and national benchmark data for patient outcomes.Supervision:
- Performs supervision for physical therapy assistants in accordance with the SC Physical
Therapy Practice Act.
- Supervises the development of Physical Therapy students to enhance the learning
experience for the student.
- Exercises sound judgement when delegating tasks to Physical Therapy Assistants and
Physical Therapy students.
- Performs supervisory visits for Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with Medicare
Conditions of Participation.
- Provides feedback to assistants and students in a professional manner.
- Documents supervision and supervisory visits as per State and Agency policies in a timely
manner.Productivity
- Meets the team / department productivity standards
- Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain
appropriate levels of productivity
- Assists with additional coverage when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads
may be modified easily to permit one person to assist with coverage of another area
- Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates this into their conduct.Department and Team Responsibilities
- Completes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory inservices as scheduled
- Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
- Completes mandatory training annually and in a timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
- Assist with the orientation and ongoing development of new Agency staff members as
needed.
- Promotes healthcare in the community through education and assistance at community
events.
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
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