Advertised Physical Therapist

Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

PRN PT needed for outpatient therapy clinic to work with adult population with a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. While maintaining a patient load, assumes additional responsibility of program development, staff training and orientation, and consultation in area of expertise for fellow staff members.

Responsibilities

• Advanced clinical practice including evaluation and specialized treatment of patients.
• Serves as resource person for staff and senior staff on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.
• Meets established targets for:
• Quality/outcome measures
• Service/patient satisfaction measures
• Financial/productivity measures
• Growth/patients-per-day measures
• Demonstrates leadership, including but not limited to:
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Four (4) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years in specialty area.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State Physical Therapy Licensure with achievement of at least one of the following at time of hire or placement in the position:

Advanced degree in specialty area

Advanced degree associated with specialty area

Professionally recognized certification in specialty area

100 hours (10.0 CEU's) of continued education