Physical Therapist (Home Care)

The Physical Therapist conducts treatment and programmers utilizing all aspects of modalities and methods in order to improve patients' condition.He/she will be responsible for following consultation with the Physicians/Surgeons applying a wide variety of physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients recovering from disabilities and diseases ranging from simple sprains or strains to complicated neurological conditions and amputations. Treatment range from manual and isometric exercises to the application of physical agents such as heat or water using sophisticated equipment. Is responsible for recording and evaluating the patients' responses and progress throughout therapy.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh Care Hospital.Evaluates plans and performs physical therapy treatments.Writes evaluation assessment and maintain adequate treatment records and progress notes for review by medical staffs.Carries own patient case load and responsible for all duties this entails.Directs and supervises work of Physical Therapy Technicians.Participates in departmental meeting, case conference and clinical in-service.Prepares patients for discharge from the hospital by teaching those precautions, basic procedures and giving home instructions if necessary.Communicates all pertinent changes in patients' condition to the Physicians and medical staff.Promptly completes daily documentation of treatment.Ensures good maintenance in the treatment area. Reports to Department Head any damage and out of order equipment.Acts as a consultant in clinical problems discusses diagnosis and treatment plans with medical team.Assists the attending Physician/Surgeon in determining appropriate physical therapy treatment; reviews and evaluates patient's records; schedules, performs and evaluates patient tests; recommends the most appropriate treatment for specific disabilities; submits a written treatment program to the Physician/Surgeon for concurrence.Administers precise manual manipulation and massage techniques; applies physical agents such as light, heat, water and electricity using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and diathermy and ultrasound machines. Directs the preparation of prosthetic devices and instructs patients in their use.Maintains complete records of the patients' original diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plan; records and evaluates patients' response and discusses progress with the Physician/Surgeon; recommends changes; advises when the patient is ready for discharge from the therapy room.Demonstrates proper treatment procedures to ward personnel; instructs patients and families in procedures to be continued at home. As requested, plans and conducts lectures and training programs for medical staff, students and community groups; plans and participates in the physical therapy research programs.Keeps abreast of new techniques or equipments and recommends or implements them as applicable.Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.#J-18808-Ljbffr