Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate.
Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.

Physical Therapist, PT

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