Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs according to physical therapy principles and practices, collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Techs in patient care. The role evaluates patients, develops and revises plans of care, delivers and documents treatment, educates patients and caregivers, and supports coordinated discharge planning. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
No previous experience required.
South Carolina 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 physical therapy examinations and standardized evaluations for neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
Identify problems that could affect the physical therapy treatment plan or the overall patient plan of care.
Set appropriate, measurable treatment goals and develop treatment plans suited to patients’ age, education, and cultural background.
Coordinate interventions with other services and revise treatment plans as indicated.
Implement and manage comprehensive treatment plans, reassess patient status and progress, and participate in discharge planning.
Use appropriate physical therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity.
Communicate with other members of the patient’s care team to support coordinated care.
Follow safety measures for patients, others in the treatment area, and self.
Provide information about discharge and follow-up services, including referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plans of care and patient/family education documentation, and document assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge accurately, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
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 charge and productivity documentation and enter charges accurately and promptly.
Work respectfully with team members, comply with department policies and procedures, and support Prisma Health’s purpose and leadership initiatives.
Assume additional team or department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.
Supervise and mentor 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.
Meet team and department productivity standards and follow efficient scheduling standards.
Establish annual goals related to corporate and department initiatives and provide information on progress toward those goals.
Seek consultation or supervision when appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.