Physical Therapist, PRN

CAMERON HEALTH•Angola, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services in accordance with the Indiana State Practice Act. Evaluates and treats medically referred outpatients and hospitalized patients and provides regular progress reports. The role is PRN, on an as-needed basis, in the Physical Therapy department at Cameron Hospital in Angola, Indiana. The therapist may supervise rehabilitation aides and Physical Therapist Assistants without conducting performance evaluations, and may supervise PT or PTA students, including conducting performance evaluations, after one year of work experience.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Indiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit.
Must be eligible for the National Registration examination of the A.P.T.A. and pass within a maximum of two attempts and one year of hire.
Basic Life Support certification within the orientation period, according to hospital policy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients referred for physical therapy, including inpatients and outpatients.
Provide regular progress reports for patients.
Use hospital-required computer programs proficiently.
Take responsibility for patient insurance authorization to support financial reimbursement.
Supervise rehabilitation aides and Physical Therapist Assistants without conducting performance evaluations.
After one year of work experience, may supervise PT or PTA students and conduct performance evaluations.