Physical Therapist- Rehabilitation Services - Roper Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
- Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
- Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy .
- Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
- Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
- Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable
- Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
- Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
- Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.
- May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
- Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.
- Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
