St. Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Treats patients of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Performs a comprehensive evaluation on each assigned patient, within established time frames, considering the patient's age, diagnosis, prior level of function and living situation.
Establishes a treatment plan for each patient which includes measurable goals and revises these goals as necessary for individual patients.
Conducts and adapts treatment programs in consideration of patient age, diagnosis, physical, psychological and socioeconomic welfare.
Designs and fits adaptive devices such as orthotics, mobility aids and tools based on patient needs.
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Therapy
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