Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a registered physical therapist
Provides therapy for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to: musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals
Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing daily record keeping, charges, and contributing to status updates and discharge summaries within hospital timelines
Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient
Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR
Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to: competency training, clinical instructor, in-service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, based on assignment.
Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner
Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders
Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental Policies and Procedure
Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information
Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff
Qualifications /Training:
• Zero to one year of related work experience.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
• Active SC LLR License – PTA, BLS