Physical Therapist PRN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family. 

• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status. 

• Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record. 

• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises. 

• Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff. 

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians. 

• Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff. 

• Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff. 

• Assists the director with patient care issues. 

• Maintains patient confidentiality. 

• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position. 

EDUCATION 

• Requires a Valid and active State Licensure  

• Clinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred.    

EXPERIENCE 

• Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred. 

• Will Consider New Grads  

REQUIREMENTS 

• Current state license. 

KNOWLEDGE  

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications. 

• Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, quality control. 

• Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology. 

SKILLS 

• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients. 

• Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources. 

• Skill in using a computer system/EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation. 

• Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients. 

ABILITIES 

• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff. 

• Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff. 

• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form. 

• Ability to be a resource to patients and staff. 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Normal office environment.  

• Some travel within the community. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS 

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.  

• Some bending and stretching are required.  

• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. 

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