Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist (PT) in this position provides assessment and treatment in the Community Living Center and the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. The physical therapist will plan and modify treatment based on a patient's response to intervention and/or change in medical condition. PT's at this level may be given general assignments in any physical therapy program area. AMERICA'S VETERANS NEED YOU! PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Clinical Functions/Patient Care Patient Evaluations: Schedule patients for evaluation considering the complexity and acuity of medical condition. Coordinates Veteran schedule with other interdisciplinary team members. Screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems and examine and evaluate the movement system -including diagnosis and prognosis- to provide a customized and integrated plan of care to achieve the individual's goal-directed outcomes. Perform examinations and evaluations of adult and geriatric individuals with acute and chronic injuries, who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors. Review medical records to interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies and/or medical tests; selecting clinical tests and measures; and integrates findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations, using relevant evidence-based data and norms. Establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider for further consultation when needed. Determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences for meaningful level of function in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes. Evaluates and recommends appropriate equipment needed to substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited function of individuals they treat. Therapist has knowledge, experience and skill in the prescription, fitting, and training in orthotics/prosthetic devices, assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology utilized in the outpatient setting. Treatment Implementation: Evaluation findings are used to develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans including objective, measurable goals, timeliness for completion. Goals are developed in collaboration with the patient, family and/or stakeholder input. Modifies treatment plan according to patient response to treatment and towards meeting established goals. Documents treatment progression and/or modifications accordingly. Demonstrates a full professional understanding of selective therapeutic techniques and modalities related to the patient population being treated. May serve as a resource to other, less experience therapists. Develops Home Programs for patients as indicated at discharge. Instructs significant others in ways to assist patients to carry out home program and in the use of equipment and assistive devices issued. Administrative functions include: Assist to receive and triage patient referrals/consults, patient self-referrals and adheres to consult compliance established guidelines and is knowledgeable of admission criteria for each program (inpatient/outpatient) for appropriate continuum of care placement. Manages and coordinates schedules and programs determined by patient caseload. Adapts schedules to meet unscheduled treatments when situation arises. Understand and adheres to department and facility procedures. Identifies, collects and analyzes appropriate patient care information to provide a data base to develop performance evaluation system(s) and Process Improvement projects related to the clinical

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