Physical Therapy Resident PT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and provides optimal patient care by planning and implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Under the general supervision of the assigned Physical Therapist Resident mentor, this role functions as a staff therapist. Patient populations served: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system. As a resident, the therapist must also participate in and successfully advance through the residency program with MUSC’s College of Health Professions, Division of Physical Therapy. This position lasts for the duration of the residency program: 1 year, starting in August and ending at the end of July the next calendar year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Applicant must also be accepted into an applicable physical therapy residency program.
No previous experience.
State PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
BLS
Knowledge of office equipment
Computer skills (word processing)
Knowledge of entry level evaluation and therapeutic interventions in physical therapy.
Communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Responsibilities

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.
Participates in patient and family education process:
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.
Complies with departmental policies for documentation:
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
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.