Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Casual/PRN

Best Care•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating a wide variety of patient types and identifying physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients. This is a casual/PRN position, meaning employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet business needs. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. The typical work schedule is Saturday-Sunday, 8 am to 2 pm, 1-2 weekends a month.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or greater in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy IP: 3 years’ experience preferred, Electronic Medical Record entry experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Physical Therapy (PT) license for work state required.
Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Keyboarding/typing, Kneeling, Sitting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Distinguish colors, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Walking, Grasping, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Standing
Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual
Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapy IP: 3 years’ experience preferred
Electronic Medical Record entry experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire

Responsibilities

Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
Establish and implement patient focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency.
Patient documentation is thorough and timely, enhancing communication and ensuring completion of Medical Record.
Provides patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
Patient billing is appropriate and accurately reflects the services provided for each therapy session to reflect accurate billing of services.
Participates in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department.
Assists with program development, including department programs, when indicated to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs.
Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of Treatment, as outlined in the department “Population Specific Competency Checklist”.
Demonstrates responsibility with all job related duties.
Attitude and communication approach reflects the core values of the Rehab department.