PRN - Inpatient Physical Therapist I

Position Location Main Hospital - Inpatient Acute Care Work Hours PRN - Monday-Friday/Weekends Minimum Work Experience 1 year (new graduates preferred) Experience working with acute care patients (preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapist – must have DC licensure or be a pending applicant for licensure with the DC Board and have a signed supervised practice form. Functional Accountabilities Evaluation Obtain necessary history including previous medical conditions, pertinent family/social information, and review present complaints. Acknowledge evaluation indications and contraindications and utilize correct evaluation methods. Select appropriate areas to assess, interpret assessment data accurately, and re‑assess at appropriate intervals. Apply evaluation principles to a variety of pediatric disabilities. Adapt methods when necessary, based on patient’s condition and environment. Treatment Planning Apply knowledge of disease/disability to develop an appropriate intervention. Identify team’s role and collaborate with others to develop treatment priorities. Plan treatment based on accurate analysis. Establish appropriate long- and short‑term goals. Plan for and assist the team in discharge planning. Clinical Skills Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family. Adhere to treatment precautions and contraindications. Create and maximize a treatment environment to aid patient’s progress and promote optimal independence. Demonstrate effective problem‑solving skills. Respond appropriately to patient’s responses to treatment. Modify and adapt activities and use a variety of strategies to achieve goals. Instruct family and staff on activities to support patient’s treatment program. Identify medical risks, complications, and direct family to proper medical management. Documentation Comply with departmental policies and regulatory standards for inpatient and outpatient documentation. Accurately document all aspects of patient care. Administrative Complete BEARTIME requests, patient billing, and scheduling accurately and on time. Maintain all job requirements and competencies on time. Complete all assignments and provide appropriate departmental/operational input as requested. Safety Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers. Attend carefully to important details—practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance. Professional Growth Actively participate in case conferences, patient rounds, in‑services, and staff meetings. Share information with others within the framework of cooperation and teamwork. Participate and enhance the physical therapy role in multidisciplinary specialty clinics and programs; enhance professional growth and development and act in accordance with ethical principles stated by APTA and other regulatory boards. Assume a clinical instructor role for the student program. " #J-18808-Ljbffr