1. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maint

1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates

1. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment. 1.1 Obtains and records vital signs as delegated by the RN 2. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical

1. Clinical Skills 1.1 Reads all physical therapy documentation, including initial evaluation and plan of care, noting goals and expected outcomes, indications, contraindications, precautions and safety considerations for the patient. 1.2 Seeks clarification from physical therapist, as needed. 1.3 Monitors medical record for changes in medical status and/or medical proced

1. Evaluation and assessment of potential rehabilitation candidates which includes a Six minute walk test and Respiratory assessment to determine the patient's functional capacity and ability to participate in the program. Performs ABGs with I stat, PFT maneuvers, Six minute walk tests and FENO tests. 2. Based on the evaluation and assessment effectively determines patien

1. Evaluation and assessment of potential rehabilitation candidates which includes a Six minute walk test and Respiratory assessment to determine the patient's functional capacity and ability to participate in the program. Performs ABGs with I stat, PFT maneuvers, Six minute walk tests and FENO tests. 2. Based on the evaluation and assessment effectively determines patien

Clinical 1 .1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an

1. Assists therapists with patient care under their direct supervision. Also is responsible for maintaining equipment, supplies in an operational readiness condition to avoid unnecessary delays in patient treatments. 1.1 Assists with patient care daily as available, requested and instructed by the therapist. Prepares treatment area and obtains equipment/supplies prior to

1. Evaluates patient's communication or swallowing function within the scope and standards of practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority. 2. Establishes and conducts a treatment program and keeps timely documentation that is in line with departmental, hospital and regulatory standards. 3. Communicates evaluation results and progress in therapy. 4. Participate

1. Evaluates and treats patients commensurate with experience and within the scope of standards and procedures of the practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority. 2. Keeps appropriate timely documentation of services rendered in line with hospital and regulatory agencies policies, procedures and standards. 3. Provides positive, supportive communication and edu

1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates

1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates

1. Reviews All Physician?S Orders Prior To Administering Therapeutic Modalities, Monitors For Appropriateness And Contacts Nurses Or Physicians For Clarification As Needed. 2. Performs Patient Assessment Prior To And Upon Completion Of All Therapies According To Established Policies. 3. Administers Various Modalities Of Respiratory Care According To Established Department

1. Clinical Application of Respiratory Care Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age specific respiratory care. 1.1 Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic and advanced skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficie

1. Reviews All Physician?S Orders Prior To Administering Therapeutic Modalities, Monitors For Appropriateness And Contacts Nurses Or Physicians For Clarification As Needed. 2. Performs Patient Assessment Prior To And Upon Completion Of All Therapies According To Established Policies. 3. Administers Various Modalities Of Respiratory Care According To Established Department