Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Lymphedema
Company: CARLE
Location: Bement
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care
as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional
services and as a clinical resource for staff and
students.Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with
assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is
aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to
reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.Demonstrates
respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and
respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged
with those who need our services.Designs an appropriate plan of
care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge
plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available
evidence.Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other
health care providers using relevant and effective teaching
methods.Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy
diagnoses and outcomes of care.Performs examination, selecting
reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief
complaint, results of screening, and history.Produces documentation
in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).Screens
patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and
need fortherapy services, if appropriate.Uses support personnel
according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the
care delivered by support personnel and provides regular
feedback.Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing
activities that are functional in nature and take into
consideration the functional and emotional needs of the
patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior
and performance.Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a
uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately
reflected.Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and
organizational standards.Collaborates with patient, family and
significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and
provides education/family training as necessary.Provides
supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance
with regulatory agencies.Clearly communicates patient performance,
change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and
recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required
for the next level of care with the medical team.
Keywords: CARLE, Decatur , Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Lymphedema, Healthcare , Bement, Illinois
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