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Job SummaryEvaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities* Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.* Develops a written plan of care.* Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.* Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.* Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.* Contributes to the development of staff and students.* Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.* Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.* Completes assigned goals.SpecificationsExperienceMinimum Required* 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.Preferred/DesiredEducationMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredTrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired* Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.Special SkillsMinimum Required* Basic computer literacy skills.Preferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum Required* BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PTPreferred/Desired