Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

About The Position

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to physical therapy principles and practices. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team and provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Techs in patient care. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is PRN and works a day shift at Richland Saluda Point in the Orthopedics Physical Therapy facility, within Orthopedics Physical Therapy-Practice Operations. The Physical Therapist evaluates and reassesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, implements treatment, monitors progress, and participates in discharge planning. The role includes patient and caregiver education, timely and compliant documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, supervision and mentorship, and support for department productivity and operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
No previous experience required.
SC PT licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Demonstrated clinical competency based on the patient's age.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and design plans of care.
Select, perform, and interpret examinations and standardized evaluations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
Identify problems that may affect the treatment plan or the overall patient plan of care.
Establish measurable treatment goals and design age-, education-, and culture-appropriate interventions coordinated with other services.
Implement, manage, and revise treatment plans; reassess patient status and modify goals and treatments as indicated.
Participate in patient discharge planning and provide information about follow-up services and community referrals as appropriate.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, functional outcomes, and related care; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plans of care and patient/family education documentation, and document assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record accurately, legibly, and promptly.
Maintain clear, succinct treatment notes with appropriate terminology and documentation compliant with chart review audit requirements.
Interact with others involved in patient care to support coordinated, interdisciplinary care and use proper safety measures.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Complete productivity documentation and enter charges accurately and on time; meet department productivity and scheduling standards.
Comply with department policies and procedures, support corporate leadership initiatives, and establish and report progress toward annual goals related to corporate and department initiatives.
Provide supervision and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Aides; delegate tasks appropriately and provide professional, constructive performance feedback.
Supervise Physical Therapy students as assigned, including orientation, learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluation.
Seek consultation or supervision when needed and perform other duties as assigned.