Physical Therapist PRN at Sullivan County Community Hospital

Sullivan, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Physiology, Communication, Documentation, Patient Care, Supervision, Budget Management, Quality Improvement, CPR, Behavioral Expectations, Therapy Modalities, Clerical Skills, Patient Satisfaction, Evaluation, Treatment Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

QUALIFICATIONS Education * B.S., M.S., D.P.T. or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Therapy * Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy Experience/Skills * Three years previous Physical Therapy experience * Demonstrates knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology. * Reads and communicates effectively in English * Possesses strong written and verbal skills * Exhibits professionally appropriate telephone communication skills Required Licenses/Certifications * Physical Therapist licensed in the State of Indiana * CPR Working Conditions * Clean, well-lit working environment * Physical demands as related to movement, lifting, environment, vision, hearing, and repetitive motion * Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations * Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Therapist Duties * Accepts responsibility for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment to clients/patients as prescribed by a licensed provider according to the Indiana standards of physical therapy practice * Supervises and directs treatment by Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and supervises clerical staff * Participates in operational aspects of the department including assisting with budget input, expense management, assisting in clerical duties, and cleaning of department as needed * Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality initiatives Communication * Communicates progress and provides feedback effectively with patients and families as needed in regard to their physical therapy care * Communicates effectively with physicians and other prescribing providers regarding any concerns or changes in treatment * Professionally communicates with nursing and other therapy staff regarding patient care as needed Documentation * Completes patient documentation in a clear appropriately detailed, and timely manner that meets current standards and policies * Documents patient charges accurately and with attention to time constraints Department-Specific Goals * Maintains hours worked within budget * Promotes excellence in patient satisfaction scores with scripting, capturing of patient emails, and discussions with patients about the overall importance and protocol of Press Ganey surveys Varies as needed. Varies as needed.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment to clients as prescribed by a licensed provider. They also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and participate in departmental operations and performance improvement initiatives.