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Required Skills

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist to patients of all ages.

1. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and department policies.

1. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.

1. Takes appropriate action when warranted by the patient’s condition.

1. Participates in patient care documentation.

1. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

1. Demonstrates flexibility in daily scheduling of patients

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.

• Assign a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.

• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.

• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge.

• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.

• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.

• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.

• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.

• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.

• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.

• Shares knowledge through service as a clinical instructor and mentoring new staff.

• Shares knowledge with department and community through participation with educational offerings.

• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Serve as a role model in the delivery of P.T. treatment.  
2. Provides high quality patient care in service areas/clinics as assigned.  
3. Facilitates effective team work and participates in the clinical development and supervision of assistants.  
4. Pursues self-education and maintains skills attending continuing education programs, department in-services, reviewing literature and research in order to stay abreast of clinical developments in the field.  
5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: 

• SAFETY:  Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others. 

• COURTESY:  Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude. 

• QUALITY:  Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results. 

• EFFICIENCY:  Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays. 

1. Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives.  
2. Complies with Agency policies, procedures and protocols; professional standards; JCAHO; and Medicare Conditions of Participation.  
3. Complies with Agency standards for productivity in order to ensure efficient service delivery and fiscal accountability.  
4. Participates in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes. (Oasis)   
5. Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.  
6. Is accountable for all equipment in his/her position including but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, and Rehab equipment.  
7. Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients.   
8. Determines and implements plan to accomplish treatment goals within appropriate time frames.   
9. Provides appropriate feedback to physician, department, and other team members and maintains required documentation per department policy.   
10. Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment.  
11. Assists in development of physical therapy programs.  
12. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Required Skills

1. Minimum cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks R.T. equipment in use and on units for proper operation and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.

1. Follows and enforces safety rules of the R.T. Department and hospital following special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

1. Receives, verifies, and processes all necessary documentation for correct order.

1. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed.
2. Changes humidifiers and aerosol generators according to department policy.

1. Performs emergency rounds according to department policy.

1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated gas stations within MMC.
2. Receives and documents orders from physicians relating to Respiratory Care Order Set. Also reads and evaluates physician orders and charts that pertain to respiratory care and is aware of contraindication to medications, treatments, and related hazards with their use.

1. Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients (oxygen & aerosolized medications, etc.). Also administers the following therapy:  EZPAP, humidity and aerosols, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, BiPAP and CPAP administration and bedside pulmonary function/mechanics.

1. Assesses patients’ conditions and response to respiratory therapy by checking patients pulse, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, cough, sputum, breath sounds, and other pertinent data that relates to the patient. Must also be alert to adverse reactions of patient during treatment, plus be aware of proper response to emergencies.

1. Recognizes signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and assists in performing CPR procedures. Also must be able to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias or EKG strips.

1. Modifies therapy to deal with adverse or ineffective patient response and reports changes to shift supervisor.

1. Records procedures and patient response in appropriate electronic documentation, departmental paperwork, medication administration records, interdisciplinary plan of care and education record and requisitions. Completes both written and oral reports on patients and relays information to oncoming therapists.

1. Participates in in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities.

1. Performs CPR procedures as part of the Stat Code Team.

1. Keeps confidential all patient information received and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines.

1. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies

1. Performs all duties under supervision of Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, or shift supervisor.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Provides safe and efficient patient transport to and from the therapy services areas, including home visits with therapy staff or recreational activities with the recreational therapy staff. 

1. Assists therapists and/or assistants with the treatment of patients, demonstrating consistent judgment and initiative to maximize safety under the supervision of a licensed professional. 
2. Cleans, organizes and maintains therapy equipment and services areas. 
3. Maintains open channel of communication with therapists, peers and supervisors, demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and teamwork.  
4. Demonstrates appropriate customer service skills as outlined in the Memorial Health System’s mission, vision and values. Maintains high level of commitment to Memorial’s Behavior Standards and Great Patient Experience including AIDET and Greet and Feet. 
5. Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills in maintaining a high level of productivity while meeting commitments and deadlines. 
6. Demonstrates a willingness and flexibility in responding to scheduling requests. Works at least 48 hours in a six month period. Per diem expectation is a minimum of 1 weekend shift per month. 
7. Assist in data collection, structuring and organization of data utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. 
8. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Performs assessment (chest auscultation, need for therapy, ABG results) on assigned patients as ordered by a physician; demonstrates accurate assessment skills in relation to age of patient.

• Establishes priorities and plan of care based on assessment.

• Provides care according to respiratory standards of practice.

• Documents tolerance to treatments and patient variances; revises plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Completes all annual educational requirements; demonstrates competency in respiratory areas, including assessment, 02 administration, patient ventilators, treatment, medications, etc.

• Documents care; completes CQI projects.

• Participates in continuing education and development of department staff by providing inservices and acting as a resource to staff in a specific specialty area of respiratory care (i.e. ventilator management)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic Knowledge in occupational therapy practices in accordance with O.T. Practice Act.
• Universal Precautions Category I.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must show proof of automobile insurance.

1. Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages. 

1. Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages. 

1. Determines and implements plan to accomplish treatment goals within appropriate time frames. 

1. Provides appropriate feedback to physician, department, and other team members and maintains required documentation. 

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of inservice and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel. 

1. Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment. 

1. Assists in development of occupational therapy programs. 

1. Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public. 

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment. 

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process. 

1. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist to patients of all ages.

1. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and department policies.

1. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.

1. Takes appropriate action when warranted by the patient’s condition.

1. Participates in patient care documentation.

1. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

1. Demonstrates flexibility in daily scheduling of patients

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages. 

1. Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages. 

1. Implements the patient treatment according to the program plan, assesses the patient’s response and revised the program as needed. 

1. Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public. 

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: 

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results. 

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays. 

1. Attends patient care conferences and outpatient clinics or sees that the needed information is provided to appropriate personnel for reporting. 

1. Keeps timely and accurate medical, administrative and education records. 

1. Coordinates effective patient care with the assistance of the Physical Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide. 

1. Participates in training programs for students, hospital staff and the community. 

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of inservice and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel. 

1. Demonstrates effective use of departmental equipment for patient care. 

1. Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment. 

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment. 

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process. 

1. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist to patients of all ages.

1. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and department policies.

1. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.

1. Takes appropriate action when warranted by the patient’s condition.

1. Participates in patient care documentation.

1. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

1. Demonstrates flexibility in daily scheduling of patients

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.