Physical Therapist - Northshore

JOB DESCRIPTION The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and administers treatment procedures to patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and guides patient and family teaching. Provides oversight for ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

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• Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing age-appropriate assessments of patients and documents evaluation in EMR timely.
• Re-assesses and revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient’s status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.
• Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes and document as indicated regarding subsequent assessments, evaluation of treatment and interventions including responses.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate patient care and activities consistent with the medical plan of care of each patient, including discharge planning.
• Collaborates with physician regarding service needs.
• Keeps daily statistics and charges as established for each area.
• Contributes to department Quality Management activities providing recommendations for systematic and programmatic improvements based upon the results of the data.
• Documents results of standardized assessments and acts as a resource to Program Managers and Directors for achievement of standards for accreditation by CARF, Commission on Cancer, and/or other accrediting organizations.
• Provides guidance to new and experienced personnel, and performs lead therapist duties, when assigned.
• Communicates effectively in order to provide optimal care to the patient and to promote a professional climate throughout the hospital.
• Participates in team conferences, town halls, program, and discipline-specific meetings.

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.