PHYSICAL THERAPIST-WE PRN

Overview Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy PRN/OCC, Straight Weekend Nights Position Summary: Under general supervision, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. Modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. Responsibilities Clinical practice – including evaluation and treatment of patients Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence-based practice. Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios. Involves patient and family in treatment, education, and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning. Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age‑specific needs of the population served. Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff. Assists with training, orientation, and supervision of support staff. Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned students. Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits. Meets established target for Quality/outcome measures Service/patient satisfaction measures Financial/productivity measures Growth/patients-per-day measures Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: None Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee Physical Therapy License. CPR required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Covenant Health