Physical Therapist - Optional
About The Position
We are looking for an optional Physical Therapist to work weekends at Bethesda Butler hospital including intermittent holiday coverage. Candidate should also be open to weekday coverage as schedule allows. Weekend Supplemental Higher Rate of Pay Job Overview: Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- State Licensure
Responsibilities
- Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator.
- Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.
- Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.
- Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapuetic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues.
- Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department
- Maintains established departmental productivity levels, and manages time effectively.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
