Physical Therapist - PRN

Regency Integrated Health Services•Port Lavaca, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The PT also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion testing and exercise, maintenance therapies, heat treatments, baths, and other activities normally performed by a physical therapist. The role involves conducting patient assessments, planning and implementing individualized therapeutic programs, coordinating with the Rehab Director, guiding patients in exercises, observing and documenting patient reactions, instructing family members and agency personnel, participating in case conferences, and contributing to the agency's quality assurance program. The position also includes supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and potentially participating in wound care. The role requires the ability to work a minimum of eight hours per day, involving driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients, writing, and speaking, with sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend communication.

Requirements

Graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy accredited/approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on allied health Education of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Physical Therapy Association awarding a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Two years appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist required.
Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in a home health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment.
Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in activities of physical therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program.
Supervises PTA treating evaluated patient and is available for phone conference.
Credentialed wound care Physical therapist participates in wound care per agency policy and procedure.