- Maintains ongoing clinical competency by completing a minimum of 24 contact hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, as required by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board.
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- Completes the Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) during each renewal period, which fulfills the mandatory ethics requirement and supports understanding of current legal and professional standards.
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- Selects continuing education activities that are evidence-based and directly relevant to clinical practice, patient care, and departmental goals to promote individual creativity, innovation, and excellence.
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- Applies knowledge gained through continuing education to enhance evaluation/examination skills, treatment planning/skills, patient outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice by actively seeking current literature, integrating the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences into treatment planning and decision-making.
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- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care aligns with the most up-to-date clinical standards, continuously striving to improve patient outcomes.
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- Conducts thorough patient evaluations, examinations, and treatment procedures.
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- Develops patient plans of care and ensures adherence through effective delegation where appropriate.
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- Provides direct patient care consistent with industry standards and consults with other specialists as needed.
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- Ensures optimal patient functional outcome by adjusting care plan over the episode of care.
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- Proactively communicates significant concerns, challenges, requests, and developments to the charge therapist, assistant manager, and/or director to support timely decision-making, maintain continuity of care and operations, and foster a culture of integrity, openness, and fairness in all interactions.
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- Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner using professional judgment, empathy, compassion and caring through effective communication skills.
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- Engages in informal peer feedback and cross-monitoring by observing co-worker performance, speaking up for safety, and offering constructive input as needed to support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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- Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
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- Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
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- Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements.
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- Consistently and thoroughly documents patient care in a timely fashion according to organizational and regulatory guidelines.
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- Demonstrates schedule flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in workflow, which may occur unexpectedly and multiple times throughout the day, by maintaining situational awareness and adapting communication and priorities accordingly.
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- Promotes teamwork by demonstrating a willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals, collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments both within and beyond their designated work location to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
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- Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
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- Develops and adjusts flexible plans of care that support a gradual reduction in therapy services when appropriate, promoting continuity, independence, and long-term functional success.
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- Ensures each patient’s transition is personalized and safe, with appropriate follow-up and resources to support recovery beyond the clinical setting.
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- Demonstrates integrity, openness, and fairness in all interactions, upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior.
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- Promotes teamwork and collaboration, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, solution-focused work environment.
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- Embraces innovation and creativity, seeking opportunities to improve processes through strong organizational and problem-solving skills while stimulating new ideas, enhancing patient care, and supporting departmental goals.
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- Exhibits compassion and empathy in every patient and team interaction, fostering trust and emotional support throughout the care experience.
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- Demonstrates emotional resilience, adaptability, and teamwork to maintain a safe, supportive, and professional environment for both patients and colleagues.
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