Physical Therapy

Physical TherapistScotland Memorial Hospital - Physical TherapyFull time1st (United States of America)Current North Carolina PT license; CPR New Graduates Accepted 1 - 2 Years Experience PreferredPatient CareDemonstrates skill and accuracy in performing patient evaluations, conducts tests and measurements of muscles, nerves, joints, skeletal system, developmental stages, etc for all age categories throughout the lifespan of newborn pediatric to geriatric. Interprets results within professional abilitiesEnsure delivery of quality physical therapy programs to meet the patient care needs. Identify patient needs and formulate realistic and appropriate individualized short and long-term treatment goals, in collaboration with the patientRegularly assesses or re-evaluates patient's progress and therapy program and makes changes in the plan of care in accordance with guidelinesDemonstrates proper and efficient use of department equipment and machines, administers safe and effective modality treatments, and administers and delegates manual therapy procedures appropriately and correctly including massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and myofascial releaseInstructs patients in proper and safe transfer and gait training techniques including the use of wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes. Assesses need for and instructs patients in appropriate use of braces and prosthetic/orthotic devicesPrepares written documentation in patient charts in accordance with department policy (evals, re-evals, d/c summaries, progress notes, daily notes with charges, prescriptions, and patient status reports)Instruct patient and family members in home exercise programs and discharge planning as appropriateConsistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics to avoid injury to self or patientsRegularly provides supervision and direction for physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians. Delegates appropriate treatment programs to these staff members in accordance with state regulations and department policies; discuss the goals with other staff members who may be involved in treatmentSupervise students, volunteers, and new employees as required by the departmentConducts or assigns in-service programs for medical or nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives, body mechanics, etc. as neededAssists in other work as required by the department between procedures and therapist assigned duties such as filing, typing, and clerical dutiesAs required, assists in the ordering of supplies and all necessary equipmentDemonstrates a cost conscious attitude in the ordering and usage of department equipment and supplies