Physical Therapist PRN

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs in the area of patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school
South Carolina Physical Therapy Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners (Lawson Code CLPT)

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and designs a physical therapy plan of care
Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
Revises the treatment plan as indicated
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
Demonstrates working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patients diagnosis/condition
Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated
Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Meets the team / department productivity standards
Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
Assists with supervision/mentorship to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs
Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
Completes charge/productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering charges in an accurate and timely manner
Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
Complies with department policies and procedures.
Establishes annual goals with manager
Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision