Physical Therapist - PT PRN

Pate Rehabilitation•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Pate Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients based on physician orders or referrals. The therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations, reviews patient records, develops measurable goals and treatment plans, and reassesses progress and treatment effectiveness. The role includes communicating with patients, families, physicians, and the treatment team; consulting with medical providers; recommending adaptive equipment; and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in accordance with state practice requirements. The therapist must maintain evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation in accordance with company, facility, funding-source, and regulatory requirements, and follow company policies, compliance standards, privacy requirements, and applicable professional and legal standards. The position also involves participating in staff development and meetings and maintaining clinical skills through continuing education. Pate Rehabilitation provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to help people recovering from acquired brain injuries advance their recovery and quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of operation.
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, as required by state regulations.
Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical ability to perform job duties that may involve sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local or state regulations, to verify ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience as a physical therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients based on physician orders or referrals.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using appropriate assessment tools and procedures.
Review patient records for diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications.
Set measurable goals and develop treatment plans to improve patient independence and function.
Regularly reassess treatment effectiveness, progress toward goals, and the need to modify goals or treatment.
Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, patients, and family members as applicable.
Consult medical providers regarding patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge.
Recommend and help secure adaptive equipment, and incorporate it into rehabilitation programs.
Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation according to company, facility, funding-source, and regulatory requirements.
Follow the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs, professional standards, and applicable laws.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
Attend, participate in, or conduct staff development programs and meetings; complete required continuing education and maintain clinical skills.