Physical Therapist PRN Job Description

Physical Therapist PRN Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Physical Therapist PRN to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains documentation of services in the medical record;
  • Appropriately assign and supervisespecific treatment procedures to physical therapy assistants or aides;
  • Evaluates, records and reports on patient’s response to treatment and progress toward identified goals;
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate care;
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required;
  • Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods;
  • Instructs and educates patients and families;
  • Current license in the state of practice;
  • Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy;
  • Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization;
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
  • Coordination of care with entire care team;
  • Preparing timely, complete and accurate clinical notes;
  • Establishe, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family;
  • Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient’s condition.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Also Referred to as: RPT, RPT/L, PT, MSPT, MPT, DPT;
  • Interest in sub-acute, geriatric rehabilitation and general rehabilitation;
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist necessary to work in Long Term Care;
  • Education and/or Experience: Two years (preferred) of clinical experience in the field of physical disabilities working as a Therapist;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program;
  • Must be able to push/pull 5-50 lbs;
  • Must possess dexterity of arms, hands, and fingers bilaterally;
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred; Cerner strongly preferred;
  • Current BLS;
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy;
  • Possessing a Physical Therapy degree and licensed in the state of Florida;
  • Love flexibility that allows you to do your best work while enjoying great quality of life;
  • Loves having a positive impact on patient’s lives;
  • Who is autonomous and self-motivated;
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.