Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Casual/PRN

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Fremont, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient, casual/PRN position at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital. This role involves evaluating patients, identifying physical dysfunction, and developing appropriate treatment plans to facilitate rehabilitation and achieve maximum functional improvement. The position requires thorough and timely documentation, patient education, accurate billing, and participation in student instruction and program development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to personal growth, clinical excellence, and adherence to the core values of the Rehab department.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or greater in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy (PT) license for work state required.
Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

3 years’ experience preferred
Electronic Medical Record entry experience preferred
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
Establish and implement patient focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency.
Patient documentation is thorough and timely, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Record.
Provides patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
Patient billing is appropriate and accurately reflects the services provided for each therapy session to reflect accurate billing of services.
Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department.
Assists with program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs.
Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of Treatment, as outlined in the department “Population Specific Competency Checklist”.
Demonstrates responsibility with all job related duties.
Attitude and communication approach reflects the core values of the Rehab department.