Inpatient Physical Therapist - PRN

About the role

The team at Siskin Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for the Inpatient PT Team. Responsibilities include administering and directing appropriate Physical therapy evaluations and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician. Supervision of PT and PTA students and providing clinical supervision to PTA’s and Technicians is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Administer and direct appropriate Physical therapy evaluations and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician.
• Supervise PT and PTA students after one year of experience.
• Provide clinical supervision to PTA’s and Technicians.
• Interact with other employees, families, patients, vendors, physicians, and visitors on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee.
• Maintains ongoing CPR certification.
• Passes annual UDS PI credentialing exam.

Skills And Competencies

• Willingness to continue education and professional training.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to complete tasks in individual and team capacity.
• Willingness to accept and give constructive criticism.
• Minimal computer skills preferred.

Physical/ Mental Requirements

• Position requires the ability to frequently maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities.
• Position requires the ability to frequently maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment.
• Position requires the ability to walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged positions such as during patient treatment while maintaining most optimal body mechanics the situations may allow.
• Understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts.
• Provide for a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.