Physical Therapist-PRN

UVA Community Health•Culpeper, VA

16d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides therapy services consistent with licensure, including evaluating patients, establishing plans of care, implementing treatment, directing and educating patients and/or caregivers, and documenting care. The role supervises therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable; communicates with other healthcare providers regarding client care and treatment plans; and provides training and education for hospital staff as requested. The therapist completes patient documentation and insurance authorization requirements in a timely manner, participates in rehabilitation department and hospital performance improvement, understands the use and precautions of treatments and equipment, and contributes positively to departmental financial performance and productivity. The role also includes continuing education and sharing findings with appropriate staff as applicable. Patient care includes independently evaluating and treating patients while maintaining safety, establishing and adapting treatment plans based on patient needs and assessment results, and seeking guidance when needed. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program.
Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
No experience necessary.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and establish plans of care.
Implement treatment and direct and educate patients and/or caregivers.
Document patient care in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
Communicate with other healthcare providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
Review and complete insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
Assist with performance improvement for the rehabilitation department and hospital.
Understand the use and precautions of treatments and equipment used.
Contribute positively to departmental financial performance and productivity.
Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
Complete patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety; seek guidance when necessary.
Establish and implement treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results; reassess outcomes and modify plans as patient needs change.
Schedule patient activities according to individual patient needs.
Provide orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in the work area as requested.