Physical Therapist- PRN

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital•Murfreesboro, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist (PRN) to be a part of their fast-paced, dedicated, and innovative team. The hospital specializes in neuro and ortho, with patients referred from outside hospitals to their in-patient setting. They offer occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, along with services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing. The goal is to improve the quality of life by treating patients recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke, or those who are disabled, through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. The rehabilitation hospital features a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an 'activities of daily living area' including a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support throughout their recovery journey. Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital, offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university, as required by state and acceptable for licensure.
Current active professional license, or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Diagnose patient functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods and develop individualized plans of care for patient, outlining the patient goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient pain, help increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness.
Evaluate and record patient progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed.
Educate patient and their family about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process. Provide quality, personalized interventions.
Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
Complete discharge planning including designing home follow up programs when appropriate.
May conduct individualized or group therapy sessions, such as Hydrotherapy or Therapeutic Movement Group sessions.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.