PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Location: Britton South Dakota
Description: is looking of PHYSICAL THERAPIST right now, this vacancy will be placed in South Dakota. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. A Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed or referred physical therapy age specific treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, in! jury, surgery or loss of body part. Must document patient care, educate and inform patient and referring physician on outlined plan of care and discharge as guided by patient progress and managed care directives. Maintains a 'customer orientation' awareness while interacting with patients, families and other professionals.
Uses and Discloses patient protected health information:
Only as it applies to job functions
In amounts minimally necessary for intended purpose
In a confidential manner
Essential Duties of Physical Therapist Includes:
Adhere to American Physical Therapists Association (APTA) Code of Ethics
Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis through baseline assessment of function and form
Supervises aides in preparation or assistance with patient care
Communicates assertively and openly about patient’s care plan
Maintains daily progress notes, correspondence with referring physician and departmental ! documentation procedures
Recognizes responsibilities and r! ole as primary therapist when other therapists are involved with patient care
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served
Administers manual therapeutic exercise
Instructs, motivates and assists patients in non-manual exercises
Trains/educates staff personnel, students, community, etc.
Completes other delegated projects or duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community
Excellence: Outstanding achie! vement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 03 May 2013 08:38:04 GMT