Job Title: Physical Therapist
Profession: Therapy
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
License: Current Physical Therapist licensure
Certifications: BLS certification required
Must-Have: Ability to perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
Description:
Provides physical therapy services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development, and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning.
Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations, and performance improvement activities.
Assists with supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs.
Supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.
Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical and cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs.
Adheres consistently to documentation policies, including Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes, and Discharge Summaries.
Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental meetings.
Counsels patients and their families regarding evaluation, care, and treatment.
Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training.
Assists with coordination and supervision of the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs.
Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including orientation of new associates and scheduling of patients.
Demonstrates adherence to the core values of the organization.
Understands, supports, and participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintains departmental productivity standards.
Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self and the community.
Participates in research activities as appropriate.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities.
Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate the unique needs of each patient served.
Fosters and promotes professional relationships with members of the medical staff and referral sources.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Education and Skills:
Bachelor's, Master's, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.
All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Experience: None required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS certification is required.
Must successfully complete the pre-employment health screening examination and the annual screening thereafter.
Work Schedule: 5 Days, 8-Hour Shift
Work Type: Full Time