Physical Therapist (Inpatient) - Per Diem
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and documentation for rehabilitation clients, following approved methods of practice and American Physical Therapy Association guidelines. The role evaluates patients’ functional levels and develops and administers appropriate therapeutic plans for dysfunction resulting from injury, surgery, or acute or chronic disease. The therapist works as an effective interdisciplinary team member, maintains professional relationships and excellent customer relations, and instructs healthcare professionals and family members in strategies and procedures that support patients’ function and safety. The role also includes documentation, program development, continuing education, departmental meetings, quality improvement, and other related duties. This is a per-diem position involving weekends and some weekdays.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
- One year of experience.
- Connecticut physical therapy license.
- Certification by the national board of certification in Physical Therapy.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy evaluation, assessment, and treatment for dysfunction related to injury, surgery, or acute or chronic disease.
- Develop and administer appropriate therapeutic plans based on patients’ functional levels.
- Document services in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.
- Instruct healthcare professionals and family members on strategies and procedures to support patients’ function and safety.
- Maintain safe, effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships and professional conduct.
- Complete assignments and documentation in a timely and efficient manner, with minimal or no assistance.
- Maintain scheduling flexibility to accommodate changes.
- Accurately record daily billable treatment times according to rehabilitation department procedures.
- Participate in departmental and facility in-services, continuing education, departmental staff meetings, program development, and quality improvement programs.
- Successfully complete Core Competencies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
