Introduction:

2.Uintah Community Hospital

Uintah Utah is a small farming town, with a population of 13,000 people. There is
an additional 12,000 people in the surrounding county, however there is currently
no physical therapy clinic in town or in the surrounding community. With only a 90bed acute care hospital, there is currently not a physical therapy clinic attached.
The average rate in the hospital is 80%, with an estimated 8,000 patients-days per
year, which is a high number of patients with no physical therapy clinic available for
healing. Much of the population are employed in farming, cattle or mining, thus
presenting a larger potential for cerebrovascular accidents and rheumatic disease.
The potential for traumatic farming injuries, industrial accidents, and overuse
problems may present more in this community. Due to these issues, there is an
obvious need for physical therapy services, and the hospital has agreed to add a
section onto one wing of the hospital to accommodate for a comprehensive clinic
dedicated to Physical Therapy alone. This will allow easy access to both inpatients
and outpatients, and allow the four physicians on site to refer patients from Uintah
and the surrounding county for therapy. By so doing, patients will be able to reach
their maximum potential for their individual injuries, and health care needs. The
wing will include an area for future development of an aquatic pool.
Philosophy, Mission, Goals
Uintah Physical therapy understands your frustration when it comes to your need
for physical therapy. Our staff will focus on increasing the function of your mental
and physical wellbeing, from painful conditions that are restricting your mobility.
Whether due to disease or injury we can help. Our compassionate staff will help
you understand the hows and whys of your injury, and help teach you the
whats as you learn to live the healthiest and most productive life possible.
Our mission at Uintah Physical Therapy is to provide all patients and clients with the
best services in a supportive and educational atmosphere. We want to help you
reach your maximum potential and to help you get back to life; with both work and
play. We will support you in a positive, educational environment to achieve your
goals, and teach you how to achieve your full potential.
Goals include:
*Establishing a welcoming and friendly environment that is both safe and
productive. A smile and attitude can go a long way when working with those who
are in pain.
*Building awareness of our clinic to our hospital doctors/staff and surrounding
community so that they know where to come for help.
*Restoring daily living activities within patient care, will unify those in the
community to become a stronger unit as they encourage one another.
*Treating others with respect and dignity no matter what sex, race, nationality or
belief.
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*Increase strength and function of patients while reducing pain or any physical
limitations.
*Help patients get back to living life, both with work and play.

3.Organizational Structures- Link to hospital

The Director of Physical Therapy is the primary link to the hospital. The Hospital
Administrator is who the Director reports to, and oversees other departments in the
hospital as well. The Board of Trustees make decisions together concerning the
hospital. The Director of Physical Therapy will provide both management
responsibilities, as well as Physical Therapy. He/ She will be the one who hires
within the clinic itself.
Structure:
Hospital Board of Trustees
Hospital Administrator/ Medical Staff Director
Director of Physical Therapy Department/Senior Physical Therapist
Weekend/PRN Physical Therapist
2-Physical Therapist Assistants
2-Physical Therapy Aides (one will be the lead aide and will document inventory)
2-Receptionists/Clinic bookkeeper (will order supplies from hospital as well as other
companies)

4. Identify target population, persons to be served, and types of physical therapy to

be delivered.
Target Population:
Uintah Physical Therapy Clinic serves the inpatients of Uintah Community Hospital
and general population within the community, and surrounding areas. This includes,
but is not limited to farmers, miners, ranchers, factory workers, and all those within
the work force of this small community. This will also include students in sports of
all ages, and the older population that are in need of balance, and geriatric physical
therapy. The hospital will utilize the physical therapy clinic for rehab for those who
have undergone surgical operations.
Types of Physical Therapy delivered include:
*Clinical Electrophysiology: Includes electrotherapy/physical agents,
electrophysiological evaluation, physical agents, and wound management. Applying
to all patients that need this therapy.

*Orthopedic: Includes rehab after orthopedic surgeries. Physical Therapists

diagnose, manage, and treat injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
including rehabilitation. Acute trauma such as strains, sprains, and onset injuries are
also treated. Joint and spine mobilization/manipulation, therapeutic exercise,
neuromuscular techniques, electrical muscle stimulation, hot/cold packs, modalities,
and muscle reeducation, and sonography. Graston techniques are available when
needed. This will apply to farmers, and factory workers within the community.
*Wound Care: Hydrotherapy and electrotherapy are used to encourage wound care.
Sharp wound debridement, application of dressings, interventions within the realm
of the wound. This will apply to those that have had surgery, or injury due to work
tragedy.
*Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Physiotherapy: Primarily to increase endurance and
functional independence. Manual therapy is used to assist in clearing lung
secretions. Pulmonary disorders, heart attacks, post coronary bypass surgery,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and pulmonary fibrosis treatments will
benefit from our work. This will mostly apply to those in the mining community, or
those that have a sudden onset, or genetic disposition and will need this therapy.
*Integumentary: Treatment for conditions involving the skin and all its related
organs. Treatment includes managing wounds, burns with the appropriate
intervention. Physical Therapists may utilize surgical instruments, wound irrigations,
dressings and topical agents to remove the damaged or contaminated tissue and
promote tissue healing. Other interventions would include edema control,
compression garments, and splinting when necessary. This will apply to all that may
have this condition due to injury or surgery.
*Neurology: Focusing on patients with individuals who have a neurological disorder
due to injury or disease. This may be due to stroke, chronic diseases such as
Alzheimers, ALS, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, facial palsy, and spinal cord injury.
Working on improvement of balance, ambulation, active daily living, movement,
muscle strengthening, and loss of functional independence. This is mainly patients
that are CVAs, but may include those within the community from work related
injuries. Especially spinal cord injuries.
*Womens Health: Addresses issues with womans female reproductive system, child
birth, and post-partum. These include lymphedema, osteoporosis, pelvic pain,
urinary incontinence, prenatal and post-partum periods, and pelvic floor
dysfunction. Manual physical therapy is used to help with many of these. This will
be a very important therapy for all woman in the community.
*Geriatric: Covers a wide area of issues concerning people as they go through
normal adult aging but usually focused on the older adult. They may include but
are not limited to the following: arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimers disease, balance,
cancer, incontinence, joint replacements, etc.
*Pediatrics: Assists in disorders with a variety of congenital, developmental,
neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders/diseases. Treatments focus mainly
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on improving gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination, strength and
endurance as well as cognitive and sensory processing/integration. Use of play and
learning hands on helps our younger patients enjoy themselves.
*Sports Rehab: Involving wellbeing and care of athletes including recreational, semiprofessional care. This includes acute care, techniques to encourage healing,
rehabilitation, prevention/movement assessment, strengthening and education. This
will mainly include those participating in sports at the local high school, or
community recreation.

5. Resources necessary to achieve goals

a. Personnel:
1 Physical Therapy Department Director/Physical Therapist, doctorate of
Physical Therapy from University of Delaware, with 15 years of proven
experience/expertise. Financial planner, and decision maker of new hospital
wing. Excellent in Neurology, Orthopedic and has a specialty in Geriatrics
and Sports Rehab.
1 Weekend/PRN Physical Therapist, doctorate of Physical Therapy from
University of Utah, with 6 years experience/expertise. Extra training in
Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Physiotherapy, and just took training classes in
Womens Health.
2 Physical Therapist Assistants that graduated from accredited programs.
One from SLCC and one from Dixie State. The one from SLCC will be the lead
Assistant and will oversee the inventory of the clinic. He/She will be able to
make decisions of new equipment needed to upgrade the new clinic.
2 Physical Therapy Aides, College age students pursuing their education on
line until they move to Salt Lake City or Dixie to pursue education in the PTA
programs.
2 Receptionists/Clinic Bookkeepers, one with a degree in office management,
and the other with an accounting degree. They are both friendly, and
welcome patients to the clinic with a smile on their face.
b. Expendables/ Materials (Hospital will order and supply)
Expendables:
Ultra sound gel
Sterile Gloves
Tape
Facial Tissue
Elastic Bandages
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First Aid /Wound Supplies

Cleaning supplies
Paraffin wax
Office Supplies
Office Paper
Pens
Pencils
Black Pens
File folders
Post it notes
Staples

Materials:
Towels
Pillows& Pillowcases
Sheets
Patient gowns
Office Supplies
Clipboards
Computers (desktop/laptops)
TheraOffice (Program for notes in therapy)
Fax/ Copy machine
2 Phones
Pen/Pencil holders
Billing Supplies
Scissors
Stapler
Timers
Chairs for waiting area, as well as floor
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C Equipment (Major items highlighted)

3 Tables (both low and high)- low $700-- High $350-- High/low table $2000
Hydrocollator machine with packs and covers- $2000
Electric stimulation/ ultrasound machine- $7000
Iontophoresis machineIontophoresis patches
Extremity whirlpool-$6000
Paraffin bath
Cold/ ice packs
Step stools
Weights/dumbbells with stand
Total gyms- 3 total
Unloaded Treadmill $20,000 (part of grant from hospital in future if funding doesnt
allow immediately)
Treadmill
Elliptical
Recumbent bikes- 2 total
TheraBands (all colors)
Theratubing (all colors)
Thera putty (all colors)
Stool
Exercise balls
Slo-Mo balls
Large floor fans
Balance mat
Chairs with arms
Goniometers
Tape measures
Reflex hammers
Timers
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Yoga mats
Foam rollers
Athletic/ Kinesio tape
Blood pressure monitor/cuff
Stethoscope
Debridement tools
Gliders
Small trampoline and stand
Weighted balls
Pulley stands
Mirrors for walls
Small mirrors for mirror therapy
d. Uintah Mining Company has donated $50,000 dollars due to the necessity of a
physical therapy clinic. The hospital will 100% fund the new hospital wing with
grants to expand the hospital, (including the pool wing for future expansion in the
next 5 years) in hopes to grow their community, and allow patients to heal. The
doctors/ nursing staff will help keep revenue growing by referring patients to the
clinic. The hospital will supply all laundering needs and some other major
equipment such as desks, phones, fax/copy machines, computers, and chairs.
Grant money each year will allow for growth and development of the clinic, allowing
all population of patients to utilize the clinic.

6. Physical Therapy Staff Hours

Director/Physical Therapist ---M-Th 40+ hours
Weekend/ PRN Physical Therapist 18+ hours
Physical Therapist Assistant M-Th 40+ hours
Physical Therapist Assistant Weekend/PRN F-SAT ONLY 17 + hours
2-Physical Therapist Aides 22-30 hours (may be sent home early if Cx/RS occurs
towards end of day).
2-Receptionists/Clinic bookkeeper - 22-40 hours (will vary)
Hours of Operation
M, W, F- 7am-6pm One hour lunch break from 12-1 (THIS IS PROBABLY NOT
REALISTIC, BUT THERE IS A BLOCK OF TIME EVERYDAY FOR THIS) 10 HOUR DAYS

T, TR, SAT- 11-8pm 30-minute lunch break from 1-1:30 (AGAIN, PROBABLY NOT
HAPPENING AND YOU WILL EAT BETWEEN PATIENTS, BUT THE TIME IS BLOCKED OUT
FOR THE VERY RARE OCCASIONS )
7 HOUR DAYS
Inpatient/Outpatient: INPATIENT ARE THE PRIMARY PATIENTS!!!! Outpatient will fill in
where available. Hours may be changed if needed by the hospital administrator.
Two patients will be scheduled every 30 minutes (one for both PT & PTA).

7. Job Descriptions
Job Title: Director of PT department/Senior PT
Immediate supervisor: Hospital Administrator
The director of the physical therapy department will have dual roles, main
Physical Therapist for the clinic, as well as the fiscal manager. He/she will
provide both physical therapy as well as management responsibilities,
delegating these responsibilities when he/she can do so. Attending hospital
meetings and working directly with the hospital administrator to allow open
communication and concepts of the physical therapy department. The
Director has/will be involved in the plans of the clinic, along with the hospital
administrator and planning/building staff. The director is the immediate
supervisor of all other clinic personnel. The director will have a professional
commitment to a high standard of care, patient commitment, and
professional growth. He/she will be an active member of the APTA in the
state of Utah, and will attend any clinical education programs that he/she
sees fit for the clinic. They will educate the hospital administration on the
utilization of physical therapy, and be involved any research services for
patients in the therapy department. The director will develop budgeting, and
oversee purchases for the clinic. He/she will have open communication with
the doctors/nursing staff to insure patient commitment on all sides. The
director must develop an information system including quality assurance and
a mission statement as well as being actively involved in public relations.
Job Title: Weekend/PRN Physical Therapist
Immediate supervisor: Director of PT/Senior PT
Graduate of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah, with 6 years
experience/expertise. Experienced in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary
Physiotherapy, and just took training classes in Womens Health. A
weekend/PRN Physical Therapist may be a mom who is just looking to keep
her skills fresh, while pulling in a little money for her family. She will oversee
the weekend physical therapist assistant, physical therapy aide, as well as
the receptionist/bookkeeper. She will attend the meeting once a week with
Director of PT/Senior PT and Hospital Administrator to discuss the clinic and
goals to move forward with the future.
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Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistants

Immediate supervisor: Director of PT/Senior PT
Both graduated from an accredited PTA program. Promotes and maintains
health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the
physical therapist on duty. They will document patient care services,
administer manual exercises; instruct, encourage, and assist patients in
performing activities. Maintain safe and clean working environment by
complying with procedures, rules, and regulations adhering to infection
control policies and protocols. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance
by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local
regulations. They will update job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities
Job Title: Physical Therapy Aides
Immediate supervisor: Director of PT/Senior PT
College age students pursuing their education on line until they move to Salt
Lake City or Dixie to pursue education in the PTA programs. Supports physical
therapists care delivery by preparing treatment area for patient, equipment
and materials; performs procedures, under the direction of the physical
therapist. Prepares treatment rooms for patients, welcoming them with a
smile. Providing comfort, assistance to patients, and helping with the
exercises. They will help treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips;
whirlpool; total gym; treadmills; helping onto exercise equipment; including
exercises and strengthening techniques.

Job Title: Receptionist/ Clerical Staf

Immediate supervisor: Director of PT/Senior PT
Due to being in the hospital, our billing and scheduling department will be
linked to the hospital system. Receptionists/bookkeepers for our clinic, will
welcome patients and let the PT staff know the patient is ready to be seen.
They will schedule appointments on hospital system, as well as submit
insurance information to hospital billing department. They will answer
incoming calls from patients, and/or doctors needing to talk with our PTs.
They will also copy patient paperwork and copy into computer for therapist.
Faxing/ copying will be in accordance to all HIPPA policies, and clerical staff
will be trained in all policies and procedures for the hospital and physical
therapy clinic. They will prepare the day by printing off daily schedules and
let the therapist know if there were any cancellations or reschedules. They
must be graduated from high school, can lift 50 pounds, be happy in
welcoming patients, answer phone calls and have knowledge in computers.
They must be able to be a team player and can work with little or no
supervision.
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8. Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits, rent, utilities, phone, equipment
*Department Director/Supervising PTA: $78,000 year
* Weekend/PRN Physical Therapist: $50 per hour ($46,800 year)
*2-Physical Therapist Assistants: $18,000-38,000 year (WILL DEPEND ON
WHAT ASSISTANT-- WEEKEND VS. WEEKDAY)
*2-Physical Therapy Aides- Hourly Wage starts at $10.00 ($27,000 year for
both)
*2-Receptionists/Clinic bookkeeper- Hourly wage starts at $10.00 ($32,000
year for both)
*Rent and Utilities will be $1000 per month (Mail, telephone, internet, etc.
included in rent)
*New and Equipment maintenance $3000 per year
*Continuing education: $1000 per year for APTA, Continuing Education
classes

Expected Revenue:
1 pt.>hour PT DIR. 70%/40 hours (28 hours are billable) /wk. X $150.00= $4200
1 pt.>hour PTA 85%/40hours /wk. (34 hours are billable) /wk. X $150.00 = $5100
----------$9300 Revenue/wk.
$9300 X 52 wk. = $483,600- $161,038 (1/3% bad debt) = $322,562
The operation expenditures for the clinic = $255,800 ---------------------- $66,762
Profit
Funding:
The hospital Board of Trustees sees the need of a physical therapy clinic for the
community. They therefore will be funding the new wing of the hospital, including
grant money of $50,000 to purchase the initial supplies/equipment. The rent money
will help cover the new expenses of the clinic. All employees will be considered
employees of the hospital and will hold the same insurance policies as the other
hospital employees. Revenue from the patients will help to cover the department,
and the cost of appointments will be $150.00. Only insurances that the hospital
accepts will be covered in the clinic.

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9. Policies and Procedures Manuel Topics

Emergency procedures (first aide, patient injury, AED training, CPR training, etc.)
Infection control, Exposure Control Plan, Hazard Plan & Standards
Disaster Plan in case of earthquake, fire, loss of power, etc.
Equipment check, safety policies
Patient Safety policies
Patient & Staff incident reports
Clinical reports, organizational charts, Documentation policies (including discharge
summaries)
Patient tracking chart requirement
Call back procedures
Patient evaluations
Anti-Discrimination laws
Job descriptions (promotion guidelines, performance expectations, probationary
periods)
Holiday & Sick leave (leave of absence and grievance policies)
Hours of work (including PRN)
Termination of employment (including discipline guidelines and writing up policies)
Continuing education requirements
Confidentiality and HIPPA policies

Dress Code Policy

Appropriate dress in the clinic denotes respect, knowledge, judgment, compassion,
and professionalism. Appearances to the patient, physician, insurance
representative, co-workers and others will represent these qualities. Dress code is
professional, conservative and Business Casual. All clothes should be clean and
pressed.
Womens Dress Code

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Shirt - Should be modest in nature. Spaghetti straps, low cut, tight fitting,
sheer, and tank tops are not permitted. Sleeveless shirts must be modest (4
fingers width on the shoulder). Shirts should be long enough so as not to
show any midriff skin and high enough so as not to show cleavage. Logos,
embellishments, screen print and foil printed shirts are not acceptable. Tshirts should be V-necked or collared and solid in color. Shade style shirts
are acceptable.
Pants - Clean, pressed, loose fitting, and free of holes. Non-denim capris
(mid-calf length) are acceptable. No blue jeans (of any color including white
and black), overalls, shorts or nylon sport pants are acceptable. Hip huggers
must be loose fitting and covered by a shirt, as to not be distracting from the
professional environment.
Skirts - Length of all skirts should be no shorter than two inches above the
knee.
Shoes - Toeless shoes and sandals are acceptable. Beach sandals are not
permissible. Shoes must look professional in nature.
Mouth, facial, and exposed body piercing is not acceptable. Earrings should
be conservative in nature such that they are not distracting to ones
appearance.
No exposed body tattoos.
Mens Dress Code
Shirts - Clean, pressed, collared, and tucked in. Ties are acceptable but not
required. Crew neck T-shirts are not acceptable. Logos and screen printed
logo-wear and patterns are not acceptable.
Pants - Clean, pressed, free of holes and worn with a belt. No blue jeans (of
any color, white or black), oversized pants or sagging pants. Pants must be
full length.
Shorts Shorts of any kind are not allowed.
Shoes - No sandals without socks. Flip-flops and beach sandals are not
permissible.
No exposed piercing.
No exposed body tattoos.
Hair Neatly groomed hair is required. Long or shaggy hair does not portray
professionalism and is not acceptable.
Facial hair must be neatly trimmed or clean shaved.
Other Items
It is assumed that good personal hygiene is always the standard.
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Name tags are required every day.

Offenses
1st Written warning. Sent home (off the clock) to change and return.
2nd Written warning. Sent home (off the clock) for the remainder of the
shift, not returning for the rest of the day.
3rd Written violation. Grounds for dismissal.

10. Evaluations & Performances

Personnel
It will be necessary to regulate and evaluate the performances of all employees in
the physical therapy department. Evaluations will be the responsibility of the
Director of the Physical Therapy department. This will occur semiannually of each
employee hire date. Scoring will be evaluated out of 10, and will help Director with
information for pay raises, and how to help staff within the clinic. The Director will
also fill have employees evaluate him/her and send to hospital administrator. This
will help the hospital administrator when evaluations come for the director as well.
Employee Performance Appraisal (E=4, G=3, I=2, N=1)
E-Excellent or Outstanding performance (consistently performs at the highest
level)
G-Good (consistently performs at or above expected level)
I- Needs Improvement (Inconsistent performance, and needs direction)
N-Not Meeting (Consistently performs below expected level, needs constant
supervision)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Clients evaluation with referring therapist

Delivers interventions in accordance with policies and procedures
Follows PTs patient protocol and Patient Care Plan
Documents/ Collects evidence of clients responses to treatment
Reports any patient refusal to treatment to the PT
Supervises physical therapy aides in preparation of clients and
equipment, Assumes responsibility for delegated activities
7. Works under the direction of all Physical therapists in the clinic
8. Maintains and upgrades treatment skills, continuing education
certifications (including membership in the APTA)
9. Provides accurate documentation (written or computer) of client progress
using department/ hospital format
10.
Maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
Services Provided

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One way to get patient feedback is to send them a survey, either through email,
mail, or in clinic before discharge. This will help the clinic assess the quality of
services received, and know any improvements that we can do to better serve the
community. Sending a personal thank you note to patient will also help influence
them sending survey back to the clinic.
Client survey (please circle the best answer, 5 being most satisfied,
1 being least satisfied)
1. Therapist knowledge and ability to explain treatment plan
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2. Physical Therapist Assistant knowledge to implement treatment plan
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3. Quality and location of clinic including parking availability
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4. Understanding of therapy being received
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5. Personal goals met within therapy and wellness program
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6. Convenience of scheduling therapy sessions and times
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7. Physical space for therapy clinic, Parking availability
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8. Billing procedures and office receptionist knowledge
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9. Questions answered in a way you understand
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10.Phone calls returned promptly and within normal time frame
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11.Most likely to refer a friend/family member
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12.Other comments, suggestions, ideas to help us better serve you?
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The next 5 years
11. In the next five years, I would like to see the Uintah Department of Physical
Therapy grow and expand with new equipment and expand in some other
community services. Adding an OT as well as a Director of Rehab Services to
oversee the combination of PT and OT. Specifically, I would like to see the pool
added to allow for water therapy specifically for those with spinal injuries due to the
cerebrovascular accidents in farming or mining. This will allow more than just the
ability for these patients to remove weight from their body, but to get extra
movement with the water.

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The pool will also allow additional health and wellness services to those in the
community. With it being a small community, they may not have a pool that allows
for the health and wellness services that come with a community pool. Classes
could be done, to allow this to be utilized.
Additionally, I would like to promote health promotion classes for active aging
adults, as well as sports medicine with the high school students. I know that an
injury prevention class would also be beneficial, and with the clinic being a part of
the hospital, we could utilize a health and wellness promotion from the doctors in
the hospital. We could utilize a part of the clinic to help us achieve balance and
strengthening classes to do this for those in the community.
New equipment used in 5 years: (Grants should cover part of them)
Salt water Pool
Salt water pool supplies, including pump, net, chemical checks, etc.
Treadmill in pool
Pool weights
Pool Chair for those in wheelchairs

12. Cites:
Dianas lecture notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_therapy
https://www.sokanu.com/careers/physical-therapist-assistant/salary/utah/
http://www.alterg.com/en-gb/products/anti-gravity-treadmills/m320/patients
http://www.usd.edu/~/media/files/health-sciences/pt/pt-dress-code.ashx?la=en
https://www.google.com/search?
q=physical+therapy+employee+evaluation+form&espv=2&biw=1304&bih=678&s
ource=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwivuJqdyMrQAhVQ82MKHRX2BfEQ_AUI
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Grading Criteria for Group/Individual Written Presentation of Term Project:

1. Clarity, organization, neatness, spelling, completeness, and following criteria. (10
points)
2. Identify reason for existence of new physical therapy department in hospital;
include
philosophy/mission and goals of department. (3 points)
3. Organizational structure, include department organization and management link
to hospital.
(5 points)
School of Health Sciences
Division of Health Professions

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4. Identify target population, persons to be served, and types of physical therapy to
be delivered.
(10 points)
5. Identify resources necessary to achieve goals.
a. Personnel: number, type, qualifications, experience, expertise. (5 points)
b. Materials, disposable supplies and equipment required for operation. (5 points)
c. Pieces of major equipment (items which cost $5000 or more) needed in order to
open the
department. (5 points)
d. Funding: resources used to get the department started. It is assumed revenue will
be used
to keep the department running. (3 points)
6. Identify days and times physical therapy will be provided, how personnel are
scheduled including
days and hours per week, how patients are scheduled, and a system and persons
responsible for
scheduling patients. (8 points)
7. Develop a job description outline for the following positions:
a. Director of physical therapy (2 points)
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b. Physical therapist (2 points)

c. Physical therapist assistant (2 points)
d. Physical therapy aide (2 points)
8. Develop a financial statement including:
a. Operating expenses including salaries and benefits, rent, utilities, phone,
equipment
maintenance/replacement, expendables, continuing education (8 points)
b. Expected revenue (8 points)
9. Identify what topics would be included in a Policies and Procedures manual for a
physical therapy
department. Provide a written dress code policy appropriate for the physical therapy
department. (8 points)
10. Identify one method of evaluating the performance (QA) for personnel and for
services provided.
Additionally, provide an example of each, describe how each will be used, and how
will the
outcomes be used to affect change in the physical therapy department.
a. Personnel (4 points)
b. Services provided (4 points)
11. Identify areas of development of the department for the next five years. (3
points)
12. Identify all sources of information used to complete this project. (3 points)

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