Physical Therapist PRN- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
Company: Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION Plans and implements specific treatment
programs for assigned patients according to the principles and
practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary
treatment team. Job is performed appropriately for the age
population served as defined in the department's scope of service.
JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
1. Completes patient assessments and treatments.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Assesses patient, plans and implements treatment, periodically
evaluates patient's progress toward goals and documents patient
related assessments and treatments.
- Plans and implements treatment programs based on evaluation
results, discharge goals, and interdisciplinary team patient
goals.
- Provides patient and family teaching, including specific
exercise and motor learning to improve strength, endurance,
coordination, self-care training, sensory stimulation, mobility,
and gait training. Provides home programs.
- Adapts environment to facilitate patient's progress.
- Utilizes technology effectively to maximize patient gains.
2. Documents Care Provided
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Documents patient records, billing procedures, and productivity
management, as required, adhering to department documentation
standards in patient care.
3. Promotes Team Approach
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Works cooperatively with team members to assure a comprehensive
interdisciplinary patient program and discharge goals,
participating in interdisciplinary team conferences, patient
planning, patient related conferences and meetings for
patients.
- Assesses and implements discharge planning activities and makes
appropriate recommendations regarding discharge needs, including
home evaluations and equipment orders when necessary.
- Works with outside vendors and case managers to order patient
specific equipment when funding has been verified.
- Provides staff training to promote patient progress re:
equipment, transfers, mobility, etc.
4. Promotes education and participates department tasks.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Attends continuing education for licensure requirements and
keeps abreast of current/new treatment approaches and/or
equipment.
- Attends mandatory meetings and assists in other departments as
needed.
- Participates in department management tasks; supervises and/or
provides in-services and training for licensed assistants, rehab
tech, students, hospital staff, and volunteers.
- Offers suggestions for process improvement; recommends to the
supervisor/manager equipment and/or supplies that may enhance Rehab
Program.
5. Performs other duties and special projects as required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Completes assigned projects by due date. Louisiana State
licensure required.
Oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Good organizational skills.
CPR Certified.
Keywords: Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge , Physical Therapist PRN- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital, Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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