Prisma Health
Location
Lexington, South Carolina
The Physical Therapist plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients, performing initial evaluations, designing plans of care, and revising treatments as necessary based on patient progress. This role also involves providing direction and assistance to other therapy staff and students, ensuring compliance with regulations and incorporating an interdisciplinary approach to coordinated quality care.
Candidates must possess an advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating advanced knowledge of diagnoses and proficiency in various physical therapy techniques across neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required, along with an active State PT Licensure.
Bonus This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services. Revises the treatment plan as indicated Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components. Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner. Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame. Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression. Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled. Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies. Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members. Complies with department policies and procedure Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership Provides supervision/mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner Provides supervision to Physical Therapy students as assigned Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation Meets the team/department productivity standards Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals Supports corporate leadership initiatives Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Experience - No previous experience required
In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses State PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Saluda Point Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15437370 Physical Therapy 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.
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