Physical Therapist - Acute Care​/Rehab - Casual​/PRN

Physical Therapist - Acute Care/Rehab - Casual/PRN

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Location:

Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St., Fremont, NE.

Responsible for evaluating a wide variety of patient types and identifying physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.

• Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
• Performs patient evaluation on initial visit and follows guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
• Review medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
• For each diagnosis, chooses appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tool.
• Functional and appropriate goals are set with realistic time frames. Patient and families are included in goal planning.
• Ongoing re-evaluation is evidenced in documentation over the course of a week or as indicated for patient condition / status.
• Assess needs for additional interdisciplinary services and refers patients for these services.
• Establish and implement patient focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency.
• Treatment plan is based on objective evaluations and achievable short and long term goals with time frames and direction toward desired outcome.
• Treatment plans are appropriate for patient diagnosis and constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness.
• Ongoing re-assessment is evident in documentation and is addressed by modifying the plan of care.
• Content and frequency of the program are adjusted as the patient's condition or status warrants.
• Coordinates treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed.
• Patient documentation is thorough and timely, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Record.
• In accordance with policy, efficiently completes initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary and patient progress reports.
• Documentation accurately reflects services provided, patient response and progress.
• Update physician both verbally and in writing as to the progress of the patient prior to discharge or the next physician office visit.
• Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines including all requirements (surgeries, signatures, allergies).
• Provides patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
• Education is evidenced by either documentation, written handout or direct observation.
• When possible, patient will convey understanding of key principles, precautions and instructions by demonstration.
• Utilizes the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc to assist with instruction as needed or requested.
• Patient billing is appropriate and accurately reflects the services provided for each therapy session to reflect accurate billing of services.
• Responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on treatment rendered.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department.
• Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, to ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcome of the student.
• Complies with school/department requirements for supervision/feedback.
• Assists with program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs.
• Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstration of current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals.
• Participates in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
• Develops physician and staff relationships.
• Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
• Presents a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing…