Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant Job in Salisbury, Maryland
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Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide direct patient care and support activities, which build and maintain a TheraEx Rehabilitation center.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides patient care under the direction of a physical therapist. Completes documentation according to established procedures. Is involved in support duties as assigned. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Aids in building and maintaining TheraEx Rehabilitation's reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly by contribution as a professional member of staff. Demonstrates safe working practices.
1.Provides patient treatment which meets patient needs in accordance with the plan of care, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with TheraEx Rehabilitation clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
Provides comprehensive, appropriate patient treatment in accordance with patient's individual treatment plan as stipulated by supervising Physical Therapist.
Providing clear instruction to patients and families.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
Instructing patients' families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
2.Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with TheraEx Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting agencies. This includes but is not limited to:
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing clear and effective daily notes and progress notes.
3.Assists with maintenance of patient charges and administrative support.
This includes but is not limited to:
Completing charges accurately on Productivity and Activities Log daily.
Assisting therapists with scheduling and appointments for patient services.
Consistently demonstrates TheraEx Rehabilitation interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Actively participating in patient care conferences.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Integrating input from patient and family into treatment sessions.
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peers at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences and facility in-services.
Maintaining current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
5.Aids in building and maintaining TheraEx Rehabilitation reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly by contribution as a professional member of staff. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating TheraEx Rehabilitation core values in interactions with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient's care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the TheraEx Rehabilitation Employee Handbook and as communicated by TheraEx Rehabilitation management.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem- solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.
Contributing to marketing activities as introduced by facility and TheraEx
Rehabilitation.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow- up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehab so that safety hazard will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate safety equipment.
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| Employer: |
TheraEx Staffing Services
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| Post Date: |
Mar 07, 2019 |
| Profession: |
Therapy |
| Job Type: |
Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Location: |
Maryland - Salisbury |
| Job Reference: |
394375 |
| Contact Details: |
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