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1. Patient Evaluation and Treatment Evaluates assigned patients comprehensively. Develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician orders.
Establishes appropriate treatment goals to support functional recovery and timely discharge. Designs individualized therapy programs to promote a safe return to community activities. Manages individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions effectively.
Ensures treatment plans are communicated, implemented, and progressed throughout the patient’s stay. 2. Patient Care and Discharge Planning Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and resolve discharge barriers. Arranges equipment trials and orders necessary medical equipment.
Provides patient and family education and training. Issues home exercise programs and plans for continuing therapy services. Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within required insurance approvals. 3.
Documentation and Compliance Completes accurate, clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation. Documents daily treatments, goals, functional quality indicators, and discharge summaries. Prepares letters of medical necessity and completes charge entry.
Follows hospital policies and state, federal, and insurance-related regulations. Maintains compliance with confidentiality requirements and organizational standards. 4. Teamwork and Professional Responsibilities Coordinates and directs discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
Accepts caseload coverage and demonstrates flexibility in patient management. Works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Delegates responsibilities appropriately and ensures continuity of care.
Maintains professional ethics and accountability. 5. Education and Training Educates patients and families regarding treatment, safety, and recovery. Participates in student education and clinical supervision when assigned.
Establishes learning objectives and completes student evaluations. Educates coworkers and promotes continuous learning. Participates in self-study and professional development activities. 6.
Professional Development and Licensure Develops an individualized professional development plan with clinical management. Pursues continuing education and professional growth opportunities. Maintains professional licensure in good standing.
Completes all state-mandated continuing education requirements. Follows the applicable State Practice Act and professional code of conduct. Applies newly acquired knowledge to improve patient care and organizational outcomes. 7.
Patient and Employee Safety Prioritizes patient and employee safety in all clinical activities. Follows safe patient-handling and materials-handling procedures. Prevents slips, trips, and falls.
Follows infection prevention and control guidelines. Identifies and reports workplace hazards and safety risks promptly. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows hospital safety policies.
Maintains awareness of the 10-foot Circle of Safety. 8. Organizational Values and Code of Conduct Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organization’s mission and core values. Maintains patient and company confidentiality.
Upholds professional standards and ethical practices. Promotes quality care and positive patient outcomes. Treats others with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates teamwork, accountability, and resourcefulness. Takes responsibility for personal conduct and holds others accountable when appropriate. 9. Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance Understands and follows the organization’s performance improvement methodology.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and action plans. Identifies opportunities to improve therapy services and patient outcomes. Provides feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, and supervisors.
Supports initiatives that improve service quality and organizational performance. 10. Community and Professional Advocacy Participates in patient and professional advocacy activities. Supports health fairs and community outreach programs.
Engages in professional memberships and organizations. Participates in fundraising and charitable activities when appropriate. 11. General Workplace Expectations Follows hospital policies regarding personal appearance.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Demonstrates the competencies required for the patient population served. Performs other professional duties related to patient care and therapy service delivery.