Physical Therapist | Hattiesburg & Collins, MS | PRN

Mid South Rehab•Hattiesburg, MS

18h

About The Position

Physical Therapist | Consistent PRN Hattiesburg & Collins, Mississippi Mid South is hiring a PT to work PRN with our rehab therapy TEAM in South Mississippi. The assignment is consistent work each week at a nursing home in Collins and an ALF in Hattiesburg. BENEFITS OFFERED TO OUR PRN EMPLOYEES Participation in 401k plan with Company match Annual opportunity for Active PRN Employees to earn CEU’s Please APPLY TODAY! For additional information, contact Shelly [email protected] Be sure to check out our video That's Why I Choose Mid South Qualifications

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience preferred
Must have current unrestricted professional license to practice
Graduate from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy
Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and leadership abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
Ability to lift, turn, move, position and /or transport patient in/out of bed, chair, wheelchair with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat to health or safety of him/herself or others, including patients, their families, and co-workers
Must be able to drive between facilities and specific locations as needed
Physical Therapist will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood or bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

Meet company guidelines by maintaining company established productivity levels.
Performs an accurate comprehensive initial evaluation based on the patients diagnosis.
Develops appropriate, functional and measurable goals and a plan of treatment to meet the goals based on input from the patient/family.
Establishes a realistic time frame to achieve treatment goals.
Performs a variety of techniques to improve function, tone, strength, ROM, balance, etc.
Selects and administers treatment modalities appropriately.
Performs effective gait training program.
Provides appropriate wound care, i.e., setting up sterile field, debridement of necrotic tissue, and application of topical medication and bandages.
Utilizes positioning as a technique to prevent or reduce deformities and/or promote function.
Assesses indications for, fit of, and proper use of orthotics and prosthetics.
Follows all state regulations for and maintains current licensure.
Provides written documentation in accordance with accepted professional standards, company standards, and all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
Enters all pertinent documentation into the patient progress notes in a timely manner per department and facility(s) policy.
Ensures timely and accurate reporting for billing of all services provided.
Progresses the patient appropriately.
Ensures timely D/C planning.
Educates the patients/family/staff regarding a home exercise program or Functional Maintenance Program, assistance required, and equipment fit and function.
Maintains good working relationship with facility(s) staff/customer(s).
Act as a clinical preceptor, as directed.
Follows company expectations in regards to HIPAA/Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
Adheres with Medicare Final Local Medical Review Policy for discipline specific guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.