Physical Therapist

Sheridan Memorial Hospital•Sheridan, WY

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides services in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association and Wyoming State Physical Therapy Standards of Practice. The role evaluates patients and establishes, implements, and oversees plans of care designed to restore and maximize function and quality of life. The therapist provides individualized treatment, monitors outcomes, communicates with patients and care teams, and completes required documentation. The position also includes supervising assistive personnel and students, participating in meetings and care conferences, and maintaining 75% productivity.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a nationally accredited physical therapy program.
Maintain a current Wyoming State Board of Physical Therapy license or be able to obtain and maintain one.
Current BLS certification.
Central Registry.

Nice To Haves

Previous physical therapist experience.

Responsibilities

Practice safely to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
Evaluate patients and develop plans of care in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Establish appropriate and realistic short- and long-term functional goals with patients.
Administer individualized treatment interventions and adjust them to meet each patient's needs and functional goals.
Select and use accepted standardized tests and outcome measures to assess intervention results.
Communicate regularly and effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.
Complete legible, timely, and compliant physical therapy documentation.
Supervise assistive personnel and students to ensure safe and efficient care.
Attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
Attend scheduled area daily huddles for TCU at SGH, inpatient, outpatient, and home health.
Provide assigned patient care according to established standard work while maintaining 75% productivity.
Evaluate new patients, establish plans of care, and document goals using the designated method and timeline after an order is submitted.
Participate in presenting goals to new patients.
Provide daily treatment appropriate to each patient's abilities, needs, and goals.
Represent patients' best interests at patient/family care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Complete home evaluations when necessary.
Complete evaluations, treatment orders, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
Correct documentation within 24 hours of notification.