Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

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, supervision, and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Techs, Rehab Aides, and assigned students in the area of patient care. Performs evaluations, develops and adjusts plans of care, provides treatment and education, documents care, and contributes to discharge planning and departmental operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
South Carolina Physical Therapist licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Demonstrated clinical competency based on the patient's age.
Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of diagnoses and conditions treated in physical therapy.
Ability to evaluate neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems and perform and interpret standardized evaluations.
Ability to plan and deliver individualized physical therapy treatment and document care appropriately.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, select and interpret examinations, and design plans of care.
Establish treatment goals and interventions tailored to each patient's age, education, and cultural background, coordinating plans with other services.
Implement, manage, reassess, and revise treatment plans based on patient status, response to treatment, and progress toward goals.
Use appropriate physical therapy techniques and demonstrate safety awareness for patients, others, and self.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in patient care to support coordinated, quality treatment.
Participate in patient discharge planning and provide information about follow-up services and community resources.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, functional outcomes, and care; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plans of care, patient and family education records, and timely, legible medical-record documentation that meets audit requirements.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assist with the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Complete productivity and charge documentation and enter charges accurately and promptly.
Support team members respectfully, follow department policies and procedures, and communicate in a manner that reflects favorably on the department and Prisma Health.
Supervise and mentor Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Aides; delegate tasks appropriately and provide professional performance feedback.
Supervise assigned Physical Therapy students, including orientation, learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluations.
Meet department productivity and scheduling standards; establish annual goals and provide information on progress toward them.
Support corporate leadership initiatives, seek consultation or supervision when appropriate, and perform other duties as assigned.