Physical Therapist PRN SNF
About The Position
The Physical Therapist PRN at our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in San Augustine, TX, plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. This position focuses on assessing patients' physical conditions, developing personalized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall functional independence. The therapist will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal recovery outcomes. As a PRN (pro re nata) role, the therapist will provide flexible, as-needed services, adapting to fluctuating patient census and facility demands. Ultimately, this position contributes significantly to improving patients' quality of life and facilitating their safe return to home or community settings.
Requirements
- Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
- Valid Physical Therapy license
- CPR certification
- Valid Driver’s license
- Valid Auto Insurance
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of home health experience preferred
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Applies concepts of infection control/universal precautions in performing patient care
- Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation
- Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies
- Maintain and complete all documentation within company stated guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
