Physical Therapist (Call-in)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific•Honolulu, HI

40d•$41

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist (PT), you will help to ensure that REHAB patients and their families receive caring and dedicated service at REHAB. You will provide support for the Therapy Department and assist with a variety of services with a commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. These services include interpreting physician's orders, performing evaluations and assessments; designing and implementing plans of care; maintaining treatment and progress reports; drafting and/or presenting oral or written reports of patient's status; collaborating with team members toward reaching patient's goals.

Requirements

Current State of Hawaii PT licensure.
Current BLS certification
Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.
Graduate from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy
Ability to safely and effectively manage patients' mobility.
Ability to clearly communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to see and hear to safely provide care to patients.

Nice To Haves

For Inpatient: One (1) year physical rehabilitation experience.
For Outpatient: Minimum two (2) years physical rehabilitation experience.
American Physical Therapy Association
Hawaii Physical Therapy Association

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient for therapy services.
Develops, implements and modifies treatment plan.
Delegates treatment activities to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Rehabilitation Technicians and other support staff as appropriate. Provides instruction and monitors staff's performance of activities.
Documents timely and appropriately, in compliance with regulatory, third party payor and REHAB standards, and monitors PTA documentation on a timely basis.
Actively involves patient/caregiver in assuring that mutual discharge goals are met.
Recommends home modification and durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as appropriate.
Completes prescription and assures receipt of appropriate DME/adaptive aids.
Orients and trains patients/caregivers for self care skills.
Follows and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.
Uses sound judgment and ensures patient safety.
Follows and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and guidelines, code of conduct, and REHAB employee handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned.