SUMMARY: Within the framework of the objectives and policies established, provides patient services by evaluation, treatment, reassessment and related documentation and communication. Functions also include support staff training and supervision, and in-services and training for facility staff in restorative techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate patient condition regarding physical and psychological assessments and developing or following a treatment plan.
- Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
- Accurately and promptly implements physician’s orders.
- Treat patients according to treatment plan approved by attending physician or non-physician practitioner.
- Maintain acceptable standards of patient treatment.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Functional training in self care and home management.
- Functional training in community and work integration.
- Assessing home and work environments of patients and deciding what adjustments/accommodations are needed.
- Identify patient needs specifically related to age or developmental stage and address those needs in the patient plan of care.
- Ensures operation of equipment by performing preventive maintenance checks, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and reporting any problems to appropriate personnel.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.
- Participate in in-service training as required.
- Provide education to staff, patient and family members promoting improvements in health care delivery.
- Works with and participates as an active member of the hospital and departmental team to support special projects and activities.
- Participate actively in quality improvement programs.
- Maintains a professional approach with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment.
- Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
- Observes and supports hospital policy.
- Keep work area clean and orderly.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.
