Inpatient Physical Therapy Opportunity in Greensboro, NC - (US-NC-Vandalia - 27406)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:91922066
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MOSES CONE HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
BASIC PURPOSE: This position is accountable to evaluate and treat all patients referred for Physical Therapy services, to assist in their return to optimal functional abilities, and to prevent additional disability. This includes communication with physicians and other health care personnel to assist in providing quality patient care. This position serves the following patient age categories: adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: I. Therapy Process
1. Independently interprets MD referral, chart history, and precautions for all patients. . 2. Independently and accurately selects and performs age appropriate evaluation and treatment techniques for routine patient situations. Accommodates to patient's level of functioning. May require assistance for more complex situations/special techniques.
3. Independently sets functional and measurable goals that are related to objective findings. Develops treatment plan that is appropriate for discharge situation, and is designed to maximize function within reasonable length of stay, considering support system and financial resources. Sets appropriate time frame and reasonable projected outcomes.
4. Autonomously modifies treatment plans in response to changes in patient status, environment, and discharge plan. Problem solves through routine patient treatment situations. Consistently seeks assistance with more complex situations.
5. Independently recognizes need for and initiates discharge from therapy services and independently recommends and initiates referral to additional services. Consistently makes appropriate discharge arrangements (including contacting physician or appropriate individuals, recommending follow-up, issuing home program, arranging for equipment, recommending community resources, etc.).
6. Consistently involves patient/family in all aspects of patient evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and home exercise program.
7. If applicable, independently leads groups (including pre-op class).
8. Provides effective and thorough patient/family/caregiver education throughout the patient's therapy program (admission to discharge). Uses situation and age-appropriate educational tools such as written home programs, videotapes, etc. Ensure patient/family/caregiver learning through follow-up discussion and return demonstration.
9. Maintains productivity for each team/venue at standard. If productivity does not meet target, initiates and follows through on problem solving with supervisor to increase productivity. This standard may not be appropriate for staff in a floating tract. A standard will be defined by your reporting supervisor.
9. 90% - 100% of clinical documentation meets department/venue and QA/JCAHO/CARF/state requirements according to departmental policies and procedures.
10. Implements interventions in a manner to maintain patient dignity, privacy, and safety.
11. Demonstrates clinical proficiency in assigned area.
12. Charges appropriately for treatment provided, time spent with patient, and in accordance with insurance/reimbursement requirements.
13. Able and willing to float to other venues of care following a brief orientation.
II. Standards of Care
1. Independently and appropriately delegates duties to support staff (i.e., delegates treatments to free self for evaluations conferences, etc.) according to practice act and department guidelines based on needs of the patient and skill of the provider.
2. Supervises support staff in the performance of patient care activities as appropriate. Instructions and feedback are complete and constructive.
3. Communicates patient care issues with appropriate individuals within and outside the health system as defined by departmental procedures.
4. During conference, reports and problem-solves related to patient problems, discharge plan, status on functional goals, LOS, follow-up/equipment needs.
5. Attends 15 CE hours per year related to clinical practice. For CE reimburses/supported by MCHS, demonstrates evidence of incorporation of information into clinical practice of self or others.
6. Present 1 inservice/year that includes learning objectives and incorporates appropriate learning/ aids, or presents one community education inservice/year, or participates in 1 health fair/screening/year (this can include leading literature review).
7. Completes or collects necessary data (chart audits, follow-up phone calls, PI tools, etc.) to monitor quality and effectiveness of care.
8. Uses results of quality improvement