Physical Therapist - PRN PT

BrightSpring Health Services•Irving, TX

About The Position

Our Company Pate Rehabilitation Overview Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today! About our Line of Business Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in state of operation
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
Possesses the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals
Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications
Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function
Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program
Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act
Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills