Therapist-Activities

Description

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants technicians and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patients functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education follow-up and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Entry level.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

• See certification.

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Minimum Required

• Basic skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired