With guidance/confirmation of the physical therapy clinical instructor, the Physical Therapist Intern will perform the following patient care activities:
• Expectation of 80% patent care
• Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care
• Evaluates and recommends appropriate equipment for patients
• Delegates care and directs PT Assistants and/or PT Aides in examination, evaluation (including assessment/reassessment) and all intervention
• Attends rounds as appropriate
• Display knowledge/skills needed to treat all age groups within the their designated areas of care
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds
• Ability to independently transfer patients up to 200 pounds in weight
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time (greater than four hours)
Qualifications
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment approach to broad range of diagnoses/impairments requiring physical therapy intervention (per criteria established in academic training while a student/graduate intern and evidenced by achieving licensure as a licensed intern)
• Must be fluent in written/spoken English
EEO Statement
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