Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Description

Summary :

Provides Physical Therapy Services to patients referred,

including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation

with the 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. In addition,

supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians,

and Volunteers.

Responsibilities :

Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations

to determine the status of the physical, cognitive abilities of

inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific

needs.

Develops and implements, with

patient / family participation, individualized treatment plans, as

indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with

measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.

Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to

include Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress

notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as

appropriate.

Participates in patient care

conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and

departmental and interdepartmental meetings.

Counsels both patient (if appropriate), family, and other involved

individuals regarding patient 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, as well as the

volunteer program.

Actively assists with

clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new

associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient

coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as

necessary.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE

values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.

Understands, supports, and participates in Performance Improvement

activities.

Complies with and develops

efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity

standards.

Maintains an awareness of other

agencies within the community in order to make appropriate

referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of

community resources.

Identifies and provides

educational opportunities for self, department, and community.

Participates in research activities as

appropriate.

Demonstrates competence to

perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that

meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific

needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and / or

care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological,

cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each

patient served.

Fosters and promotes positive

and professional relationships with members of the medical staff,

physicians, and referral sources.

Performs

other related duties as directed.

Requirements : Education / Skills

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate

of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university

in the area of Physical Therapy 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

Licensed as

a Physical Therapist by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and

Occupational Therapy Examiners.

BLS

certification is required.

Must also

successfully complete the pre-employment / post job offer health

screening examination and the annual screening, each year

thereafter as an employee.

Work Schedule :

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type : PRN