PRN Registered Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Physical Therapist develops individualized therapy programs that include physical assessment, treatment planning and implementation, education, and communication to maximize patients’ progress toward functional goals. The role also maintains positive working relationships with other health professionals and ancillary staff. The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, consults with specialists, and adjusts care plans as needed. The role documents evaluations, goals, treatment plans, prescriptions, and signatures; directs support staff; follows facility and departmental policies and standards; and contributes to professional development through educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and professional literature.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skills to address the care needs of the SNF population.
- Problem-solving skills sufficient to perform the job successfully.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, patients, and family members.
- Ability to travel as needed to perform the job.
- Graduate of an accredited bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program in Physical Therapy.
- Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
- Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care; evaluate functional needs and outcomes; and consult with other specialists.
- Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.
- Design and implement individualized plans of care based on thorough assessments, involving significant others when appropriate.
- Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Direct support staff in helping patients achieve functional goals.
- Communicate effectively with professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Follow facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
- Support professional growth and development through educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and keeping current with professional literature.
