PRN Registered Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. Duties/Responsibilities: · Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. · Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. · Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. · Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals. · Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. · Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. · Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. · Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. Required Skills/Abilities: · Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population · Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong customer service orientation. · Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members · Ability to travel as needed to perform job Education and Experience: · Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. · Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards · Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Physical Requirements: · Duties require extensive standing and walking. · Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. · Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. #J-18808-Ljbffr