Travel Physical Therapist - $2,499 per week

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : 11 / 12 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Duties : Job Description : Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his / her maximum function.

Follow The Christ Hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities : - Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.

• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals. Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.
• Establishes goals / plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient / caregiver, physical / mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.- Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.- Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.

Reassessment : - Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.- Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.

• Updates and / or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.
• Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.- Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive / assistive staff and interns.
• Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.- Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately.

Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.- Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals.

Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.- Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans / goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises, and completes patient-family education record.

• Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.- Aware of and accommodating to walk-ins throughout the day.
• May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.Skills : Required Skills & Experience : -Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience : -One year outpatient experience, will consider new grad.Education : Required Education : -Degree in physical therapy from approved APTA school.

Required Certifications & Licensure : -Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)Languages : English Read Write SpeakCertifications & Licenses : BLS - AHAPhysical TherapistPhysical Therapy License

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