Physical Therapist I - PRN

Fisher Titus Medical Center•Wakeman, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education. Monitors the treatment activities of PTA's and aides. Rotating weekend work schedule required. Supervisory responsibilities: After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor. Directs treatment activities of PT assistants and rehabilitation aides. Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately. (i.e., utilized speech therapist for identifying best modes of communication for aphasic patient). Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measurable, and address functional needs. Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines. Goals identified in collaboration with patient, family and other involved team members. Independently selects and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patient's problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory. Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per supervisor's observation and chart documentation. Provides for patient/family educational needs. Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards per rehabilitation area/department. Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, and or Medicare guidelines. Demonstrates good time management as evidenced by completing work assignments on time, readily accepting assignments and consistently striving to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use. Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage in other rehabilitation areas.

Requirements

Bachelors or better in Health Services Administration.
Certification CPR
Lic Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education.
Monitors the treatment activities of PTA's and aides.
Directs treatment activities of PT assistants and rehabilitation aides.
Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately.
Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measurable, and address functional needs.
Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines.
Goals identified in collaboration with patient, family and other involved team members.
Independently selects and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patient's problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory.
Demonstrates knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care per supervisor's observation and chart documentation.
Provides for patient/family educational needs.
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards per rehabilitation area/department.
Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, and or Medicare guidelines.
Demonstrates good time management as evidenced by completing work assignments on time, readily accepting assignments and consistently striving to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use.
Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage in other rehabilitation areas.