Therapist-Activities

About the Role

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment in accordance with 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient using subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on the plan of care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Reassesses the 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.

Requirements

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal formats to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Computer literacy (basic skills).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.