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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. Â Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
• 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.
•  Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
•  Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's 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.
Licensure
Minimum Required Â
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; PT
