Overview

DescriptionSummary:Under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation, the Physical therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. Physical Therapy 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. According to departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to the pediatric population as defined by ages 0-18 years of age, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.This position may observe Therapy Tech Staff with patient care and supervise License Physical Therapy Assistants per regulatory board standards. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrinis strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).Responsibilities:Assesses the Physical, Psycho-Social, Spiritual, Cultural, Functional, High Risk and Discharge Needs of the Patient and their Family:Completes and documents initial assessment/care within required time frames.Performs, reassessments/care at intervals as required or appropriate to the patients needs.Ensures physical assessment/care includes all major body systems.Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/expressed needs.Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care.Establishes long and short-term goals.Timely reporting of weekly progress in interdisciplinary staffing and outcome measures.Establishes presence of consent/order prior to treatment/procedure.Demonstrates the Ability to Accurately Access and Document Staffing, Patient Care Activities and Hospital Processes:Uses computer system(s) appropriately.Documents in the medical record according to policy/procedure.Establishes presence of consent/order prior to treatment/procedure.Documents daily and monthly progress notes.Turns in daily charge log within 24 hours after treatment.Completes documentation of evaluations within 7 days after admit and discharge summary within 7 days of discharge.Obtains Knowledge of and Demonstrates Compliance with Infection Control Policies and Procedures:Practices Standard Precautions in patient care activities.Practices appropriate disease specific isolation as required.Demonstrates good handwashingComplies with the fingernail policy.Wears PPE when applicable.Provides for the Education/Training of the Patient/Family:Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment and thereafter.Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment and thereafter.Identifies barriers to learning.Provides and documents teaching based on identified needs.Teaches at a level of understanding related to the pt/family members level of education.Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.Assessment and teaching that incorporates cultural and ethnic factors.Assessment and teaching that incorporates functional needs.Oversees Patient Care on Basis of Patient Classification and Staff Expertise to Ensure Quality of Care:Initiates a developmentally appropriate assessment process with patient and family upon assignment within a prompt, efficient timeframe.Demonstrates empathetic and positive attitude when working with patients.Conducts chart audits for accuracy and adequate documentation as directed.Visits with and interviews patient and communicates with families when present or necessary.Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care, based on the patients response to the interventions.Ensures proper orientation of new therapy associates.Ensures comp