Physical Therapist PRN - Springfield Physical Rehabilitation

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops and updates treatment plans, provides direct therapy, instructs patients and families, and documents care and progress in the electronic medical record. The position also involves maintaining productivity and care-quality standards, following departmental policies, and supervising physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or qualified for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Use analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Work effectively with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to maintain their effectiveness.
• Provide direct therapy in accordance with each patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress.
• Document care, coordination of services, orders, and goals accurately and promptly in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, education, and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed