ACUTE HOSPITAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Inpatient Unit, Per Diem

Physical Therapist

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

What we at Northern Nevada Medical Center value:

• Compassion
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Quality
• Ethics
• Respect
• Service Excellence
• Innovation

The hospital inpatient Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers treatment to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients aimed at facilitating the highest level of independence and recovery. They collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to ensure that therapy needs are addressed to improve outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. They also assist with education of staff and program development, as needed. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate the ability to work within a high functioning team and communicate effectively.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans and goals, monitors patient progress and modifies plan of treatment and goals as needed.
• Provides patient treatment and education to meet patient and team goals, educational objectives, and productivity standards.
• Reports the patients' progress to the staff, patients, and family.
• Participates in care conferences and team rounds as appropriate to case load and assignment.
• Submits timely and accurate evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge reports that summarize evaluation findings, establish measurable treatment objectives, and give discharge recommendations.
• Maintains all required documentation for each patient to allow communication with physicians and third-party payers.
• Documents continuous reassessment of the patient's status throughout treatment.
• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and community agencies to provide education, resources and referrals.
• Provides supervision to assigned staff, students or volunteers.
• Acts as a resource to professional and support staff.
• Schedules and coordinates patient care, communicates with other team members regarding patient care needs and objectives.
• Provides a variety of therapeutic interventions/modalities to remove barriers that prevent a safe and timely discharge and to facilitate a smooth transition throughout the continuum of care.
• Communicates with physicians, case management, nursing, and therapy staff to facilitate continuity and carryover of skills for patient discharge.
• Plans and participates in education that enhances personal clinical skills.
• Assists in the orientation and training of staff, and development or update of programs as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Leah Webb, Recruiting Supervisor at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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