Physical Therapist PRN SNF

Job Description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist PRN in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. This position focuses on assessing patients' physical conditions, developing personalized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and overall function. The therapist collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal recovery outcomes. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as this PRN role requires providing care on an as-needed basis, responding to fluctuating patient census and acuity levels. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance patients' independence and quality of life while supporting the facility's commitment to excellence in rehabilitation services.

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

• Applies concepts of infection control/universal precautions in performing patient care

• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation

• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals

• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies

• Maintain and complete all documentation within company stated guidelines.

Requirements

• Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.

• Valid Physical Therapy license

• 1 year of home health experience preferred

• CPR certification

• Valid Driver’s license

• Valid Auto Insurance

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..