A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
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Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care. |
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Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). |
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Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data. |
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Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs. |
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Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. |
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Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate. |
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Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment. |
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Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. |
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Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board. |
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Meets or exceeds agency documentation standards timely and efficiently |
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Meets or exceeds productivity standards as set forth by the agency. |
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Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs. |
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Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education. |
