Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities Restore patient physical functioning by interpreting evaluations and test results Determine treatment goals and plans Administer manual exercises Instruct, encourage, and assist patients with physical activities and assistive/supportive devices Complete billing sheet accurately by end of day Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatments for maximum benefit Perform patient assessments and establish plans of care Provide in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and reevaluation plans Discuss evaluations, goals, and treatment with patients and families Participate in hospital-wide quality process improvement Supervise PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations Requirements Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program required Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; licensure prior to 2016 may accept a bachelor's or master's degree Physical Therapist [Rhode Island License] required Licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program Completion of internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years of experience preferred Knowledge of medical terminology Excellent organizational skills Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems Effective written communication Teaching ability Problem solving, case management and communication skills Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements Basic Life Support [Various Issuers] Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and physical rehabilitation, with a strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Record systems and knowledgeable in medical terminology and accreditation requirements. Highest-signal resume keywords Physical Therapist License Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Patient Assessment Treatment Planning Electronic Medical Record Systems ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Assessment Treatment Planning Manual Exercises Case Management Medical Terminology Soft Skills Organizational Skills Effective Written Communication Teaching Ability Problem Solving Communication Skills Certifications & Qualifications Basic Life Support Physical Therapist License Industry Keywords Accreditation Requirements Quality Process Improvement Assistive Devices In-Service Education Programs Supervision of PTAs Tools & Technologies Electronic Medical Record Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor