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DescriptionSummary:The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. This position requires providing services to Therapy Patients, ages between children/adolescents to geriatrics in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Patricks strategic plan. May require push/pull/lifting of 50-100 pounds. May require partial lift or supporting of weight from 100-150 pounds during transfers or assisting patients in stance. Work requires sitting, bending, stretching, and walking. May require prolonged standing and walking, lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Subject to danger of infection from disease-bearing specimens, exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens. Exposed to all patient elements: infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, sharp tools / instruments, antineoplastic agents, combative patients / visitors, and electric shock. Current degree standards and Louisiana licensure required. CPR training is required. Visual acuity and perceptive mental abilities are necessary. Will supervise PTA and Physical Medicine Aides. Decision making skills are needed to carry out patient treatment and consult with physician and other providers. Required to work Monday through Friday and weekends as scheduled.Responsibilities:Healthstream (HLC) modules completed by assigned date.Complete Associate Self-evaluation and give to Supervisor by assigned date.Attend at least 2 Quarterly Associate Forums.Attendance at 50% of Monthly department meetings and educational inservices.May require push/pull/lifting of 50-100 pounds. May require partial lift or supporting of weight from 100-150 pounds during transfers or assisting patients in stance. Work requires sitting, bending, stretching, and walking. May require prolonged standing and walking, lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Subject to danger of infection from disease-bearing specimens, exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens. Exposed to all patient elements: infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, sharp tools / instruments, antineoplastic agents, combative patients / visitors, and electric shock.Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, treatment planning and goal setting of patients ordered therapy servcies. Responsible for discharge recommendations within the continuum of care. Responsible for daily documentation and billing of services.Patient Care Completes evaluation and administers patient care as specified by the treatment plan and goals. Productivity adheres to the hospital standard. Flexible and adaptive to changes in the work environment/function. Uses resources in a cost effective manner.Records Progress Records patient evaluations, treatment documentation, discharge documentation, education documentation, billing in a timely manner, maintaining accuracy and updating as appropriate.Safety/Infection Control follows all safety and infection control policies. Uses appropriate therapeutic delivery. Recognizes adverse reactions and takes steps to remedy them.Insures Quality Insures a quality approach in the treatment of patients. Communicates effectively and regularly with medical staff, department directors and Administration, as well as other departments and outside stakeholders as necessary and appropriate. Seeks consults from other disciplines when indicated. Assists in PT/OT/ST scheduling c