Overview
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. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient’s functional status as needed.
- 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.
- Documents interventions/care in the patient’s medical record.
- Completes assigned goals.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment (minimum required).
- Education: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice (preferred/desired).
- Licensure: BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Special Skills
- Basic computer literacy skills (minimum required).
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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