Physical Therapist (PRN)

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Physical Therapist plans and implements individualized treatment programs based on physical therapy principles and practices, collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The role includes evaluating patients, establishing and revising plans of care, providing treatment and education, documenting care, and participating in discharge planning. The Physical Therapist also provides direction, supervision, and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Techs, Rehab Aides, and students as assigned. This is a non-management role that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
South Carolina PT licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or the PT Compact Commission.
Demonstrated clinical competency based on the patient's age.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and design an appropriate plan of care.
Select, perform, and interpret examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems, as well as standardized evaluations appropriate for each patient.
Identify actual or potential problems affecting treatment or the patient's overall plan of care.
Establish measurable treatment goals based on assessment results and design age-, education-, and culturally appropriate interventions.
Coordinate and integrate treatment with other services, revising the plan of care as needed.
Implement and manage comprehensive treatment plans and participate in patient discharge planning.
Use physical therapy techniques with clinical knowledge, flexibility, and creativity.
Communicate with others involved in patient care to support a coordinated interdisciplinary approach.
Maintain safety for patients, others in the treatment area, and self.
Reassess patient status and progress, and modify problems, goals, and treatments as indicated.
Provide information about discharge and follow-up services, including referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plans of care, patient and family education documentation, and accurate, legible, timely medical-record documentation.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services.
Manage assignments thoroughly and on time, and assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Complete charge and productivity documentation and enter charges accurately and promptly.
Follow department policies and procedures and communicate in a manner that supports Prisma Health and the therapy department.
Provide supervision and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Aides; delegate tasks appropriately and provide constructive feedback.
Supervise Physical Therapy students as assigned, including orientation, learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluations.
Meet team and department productivity standards and follow efficient scheduling standards.
Establish annual goals aligned with corporate and department initiatives, report progress, and support corporate leadership initiatives.
Seek consultation or supervision when appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.