Physical Therapist, PRN - Outpatient
About The Position
A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient. Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program. Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Participates in the on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
Nice To Haves
- Experience in general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy evaluations.
- Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient.
- Provides age appropriate treatment.
- Participates in team meetings and discharge planning.
- Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.
- Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
- Maintains accurate written reports.
- Participates in the on-call rotation for weekends and holidays.
- Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics.
- Participates in continuing education programs.
- Participates in community education.
- Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
