PRN Physical Therapist - Post Acute Brain Injury

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world‑class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi‑trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on‑site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co‑workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20years. The Physical Therapist is responsible for treating patients (adolescent, adult, and geriatric) assigned, determining short‑term and long‑term goals in conjunction with the patient, family/caregiver and other Shepherd Center team members, and developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of care. In this active and hands‑on position, the Physical Therapist greatly improves the patient experience through rehabilitation services. This role collaborates and engages with others in order to facilitate patient recovery. Job Responsibilities Evaluate patient’s physical and functional status including muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to perform activities of daily living. Observe and interview patient, review medical history, and administer sensory tests, muscle tests, range‑of‑motion exams, and other evaluation techniques. Develop and implement treatment program to further patient functional skills, which is then periodically reassessed and adapted. Plan and deliver effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care. Utilize and order in‑house trial equipment according to need and correctly fit equipment to the patient. Schedule patients for specialty clinics and programs where appropriate. Determine and order/recommend appropriate durable medical equipment in consultation with patient, caregivers, payer source and team members. Discuss evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family and instruct them on the exercise program and use of equipment. Use evaluation findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs. Effectively participate in intra‑departmental staff meetings and intra‑departmental discipline/program committee assignments. May participate in education programs by teaching and supervising students. Participate in research projects as needed. Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Document information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy. Perform consistently with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures. Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Report employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Actively participate in center‑wide efforts that affect physical therapy practice. Establish relationships with other physical therapists. May provide supervision and education to therapy support personnel during and outside of PT treatment sessions. May float to inpatient or post‑acute programs to provide patient evaluation or treatment sessions as needed. Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identify potential risk areas within area of responsibility and support problem resolution process. Perform other duties as required/requested/assigned. Required Minimum Education A degree from an accredited program in physical therapy. Required Minimum Certification BLS required. Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. Required Minimum Experience Two (2) years recent clinical experience preferred. Required Minimum Skills Basic computer skills. Working knowledge of all treatment and therapeutic patient care devices used by physical therapy staff. Must display knowledge of growth, development and the ability to obtain, interpret and disseminate information in terms of age‑specific patient needs (adolescent, adult and geriatric). Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient. Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seeks opportunities for improving skills. Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non‑verbal and written communication. Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition. Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders. Physical Demands Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently move, guide, or place patients. Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50lb. Repetitive lifting, moving, squatting, kneeling, and crawling physical requirements. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment. Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Some potential exposure to infectious viruses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shepherd Center