Physical Therapist-PRN

Description

- Restores patient’s function,   alleviates pain and prevents disabilities by planning and administering   medically prescribed physical therapy. 

- Provides quality care by   assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results. 

- Develops a treatment plan for   each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short- and   long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required   patient and caregiver involvement. 

- Determines physical therapy   treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. 

- Implements Plan of Treatment   on a consistent schedule and adjusts this schedule and plan according to   patient progress. 

- Helps patient accomplish   treatment plan by administering manual exercises, massage, and using   equipment as necessary. 

- Evaluates mobility, strength,   and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in   these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically   attainable. 

- Evaluate and record patient   progress, modify treatment plans, and try new treatments if required. 

- Evaluate the use and fit of   prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting patient’s progress, and   recommending adjustments and modifications. 

- Documents patient care   services according to approved medical documentation and facility   documentation procedures. 

- Reports patient progress to the   patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff, and healthcare   professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients. 

- Develops a plan for patients   following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care   services. 

- Leads by example and exhibits   professionalism at all times. 

- Holds themselves accountable   and encourage collaboration and flexibility within the department and   interdepartmental teamwork for positive outcomes.

Requirements

- Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program

- Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

- Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification

- Excellent verbal & written communication

- Time management

- Sound judgment & decision making 

- Active listening

- Service orientation

Social perceptiveness