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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Assessment:

  -\u00A0 Performs appropriate initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within the time frames required by the Agency.

  -\u00A0 Incorporates appropriate objective tests and measures to facilitate outcome measurement.

  -\u00A0 Uses Agency assessments and screening tools as a part of the assessment process high risk for rehospitalization tool, falls assessment tool, nutritional screening, screening for abuse and neglect, Oxygen safety, spiritual assessment\u2026

  -\u00A0 Recognizes the need for referrals to other Home Health disciplines as appropriate and contacts the patient's physician with recommendations to maximize patient outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in physical therapy.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situations, etc.)

  -\u00A0 Documents assessment findings, including OASIS assessment responses, accurately and in the timeframes established by CMS and Agency policy using only Agency approved terminology and abbreviations.

• Planning:

  -\u00A0 In collaboration with the patient's physician, establishes the plan of care for the individual patient based on the results of the patient assessment.

  -\u00A0 Reviews available documents from the referral source that may assist in the development of the patient plan of care i.e.: acute care discharge summary, rehabilitation notes.

  -\u00A0 Sets realistic goals and expected functional outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Designs/redesigns the treatment plan as appropriate for the patient's age, educational level and cultural background

  -\u00A0 Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the patient is receiving.

  -\u00A0 Actively encourages the patient and caregivers to participate in development of the plan of care.

  \u00A0- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the evaluations. Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specified time frame.

  -\u00A0 Documents the plan of care timely according to Agency policies.

  -\u00A0 Plans for the discharge of the patient taking into consideration other disciplines, goal achievement and patient outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Based upon reassessment findings and the patient's response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated by the interdisciplinary treatment plan

  -\u00A0 Provides the patient and caregiver with information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources.

• Intervention:

  -\u00A0 Provides treatment according to the established frequency and duration.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates good working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques

  -\u00A0 Interacts as appropriate with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.

  -\u00A0 Provides developmentally appropriate education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Documents interventions in a timely manner using only Agency approved terminology and abbreviations.

• Evaluation:

  -\u00A0 Evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness and determines progress toward expected outcomes throughout the patient's episode of care.

  -\u00A0 Consults with team members and leadership for complex situations and when problems are unresolved. Arranges for a conference with team members, leadership, patients, and caregivers as appropriate.

  -\u00A0 Discharges the patient when appropriate. Prepares the patient throughout the episode for discharge. Obtains written notice of discharge in accordance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

  -\u00A0 Evaluates individual practice through comparison of the individual therapist's patient outcomes (caseload) with state and national benchmark data for patient outcomes.

• Supervision:

  -\u00A0 Performs supervision for physical therapy assistants in accordance with the SC Physical Therapy Practice Act.

  -\u00A0 Supervises the development of Physical Therapy students to enhance the learning experience for the student.

  -\u00A0 Exercises sound judgement when delegating tasks to Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy students.

  -\u00A0 Performs supervisory visits for Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.

  -\u00A0 Provides feedback to assistants and students in a professional manner.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Documents supervision and supervisory visits as per State and Agency policies in a timely manner.

• Productivity

  -\u00A0 Meets the team / department productivity standards - Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity

  -\u00A0 Assists with additional coverage when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads may be modified easily to permit one person to assist with coverage of another area

\u00A0 \u200B\u200B- Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates this into their conduct.

• Department and Team Responsibilities

  -\u00A0 Completes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month

  -\u00A0 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards

  -\u00A0 Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduled

  -\u00A0 Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

  -\u00A0 Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies

  -\u00A0 Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

  -\u00A0 Completes mandatory training annually and in a timely manner

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Assist with the orientation and ongoing development of new Agency staff members as needed.

  -\u00A0 Promotes healthcare in the community through education and assistance at community events.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) program

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• SC PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.

• Valid South Carolina driver's license

• You can use a valid driver's license issued by the state from which you moved for 90 days, after which time you must surrender it and obtain a South Carolina driver license.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, be a graduate of a physical therapy educational program approved by the S.C. State Board OR provide satisfactory evidence that education is equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in the U.S. educational programs as determined by the S. C. Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Other Required Skills and Experience

CPR Certification required

Work Shift

Location

Facility

Department

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Assessment:

  -\u00A0 Performs appropriate initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within the time frames required by the Agency.

  -\u00A0 Incorporates appropriate objective tests and measures to facilitate outcome measurement.

  -\u00A0 Uses Agency assessments and screening tools as a part of the assessment process high risk for rehospitalization tool, falls assessment tool, nutritional screening, screening for abuse and neglect, Oxygen safety, spiritual assessment\u2026

  -\u00A0 Recognizes the need for referrals to other Home Health disciplines as appropriate and contacts the patient's physician with recommendations to maximize patient outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in physical therapy.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situations, etc.)

  -\u00A0 Documents assessment findings, including OASIS assessment responses, accurately and in the timeframes established by CMS and Agency policy using only Agency approved terminology and abbreviations.

• Planning:

  -\u00A0 In collaboration with the patient's physician, establishes the plan of care for the individual patient based on the results of the patient assessment.

  -\u00A0 Reviews available documents from the referral source that may assist in the development of the patient plan of care i.e.: acute care discharge summary, rehabilitation notes.

  -\u00A0 Sets realistic goals and expected functional outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Designs/redesigns the treatment plan as appropriate for the patient's age, educational level and cultural background

  -\u00A0 Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the patient is receiving.

  -\u00A0 Actively encourages the patient and caregivers to participate in development of the plan of care.

  \u00A0- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the evaluations. Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specified time frame.

  -\u00A0 Documents the plan of care timely according to Agency policies.

  -\u00A0 Plans for the discharge of the patient taking into consideration other disciplines, goal achievement and patient outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Based upon reassessment findings and the patient's response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated by the interdisciplinary treatment plan

  -\u00A0 Provides the patient and caregiver with information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources.

• Intervention:

  -\u00A0 Provides treatment according to the established frequency and duration.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self.

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates good working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques

  -\u00A0 Interacts as appropriate with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.

  -\u00A0 Provides developmentally appropriate education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes.

  -\u00A0 Documents interventions in a timely manner using only Agency approved terminology and abbreviations.

• Evaluation:

  -\u00A0 Evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness and determines progress toward expected outcomes throughout the patient's episode of care.

  -\u00A0 Consults with team members and leadership for complex situations and when problems are unresolved. Arranges for a conference with team members, leadership, patients, and caregivers as appropriate.

  -\u00A0 Discharges the patient when appropriate. Prepares the patient throughout the episode for discharge. Obtains written notice of discharge in accordance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

  -\u00A0 Evaluates individual practice through comparison of the individual therapist's patient outcomes (caseload) with state and national benchmark data for patient outcomes.

• Supervision:

  -\u00A0 Performs supervision for physical therapy assistants in accordance with the SC Physical Therapy Practice Act.

  -\u00A0 Supervises the development of Physical Therapy students to enhance the learning experience for the student.

  -\u00A0 Exercises sound judgement when delegating tasks to Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy students.

  -\u00A0 Performs supervisory visits for Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.

  -\u00A0 Provides feedback to assistants and students in a professional manner.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Documents supervision and supervisory visits as per State and Agency policies in a timely manner.

• Productivity

  -\u00A0 Meets the team / department productivity standards - Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity

  -\u00A0 Assists with additional coverage when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads may be modified easily to permit one person to assist with coverage of another area

\u00A0 \u200B\u200B- Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates this into their conduct.

• Department and Team Responsibilities

  -\u00A0 Completes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month

  -\u00A0 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards

  -\u00A0 Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduled

  -\u00A0 Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

  -\u00A0 Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies

  -\u00A0 Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

  -\u00A0 Completes mandatory training annually and in a timely manner

  -\u00A0 Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.\u00A0

  -\u00A0 Assist with the orientation and ongoing development of new Agency staff members as needed.

  -\u00A0 Promotes healthcare in the community through education and assistance at community events.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) program

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• SC PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.

• Valid South Carolina driver's license

• You can use a valid driver's license issued by the state from which you moved for 90 days, after which time you must surrender it and obtain a South Carolina driver license.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, be a graduate of a physical therapy educational program approved by the S.C. State Board OR provide satisfactory evidence that education is equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in the U.S. educational programs as determined by the S. C. Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Other Required Skills and Experience

CPR Certification required

Work Shift

Location

Facility

Department

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.