Physical Therapist - 40hrs/week - SNF - Kula Hospital

About the role

Provides physical therapy evaluation, management, and treatment services to patients referred by physician departments. Services are consistent with the department’s mission statement and responsive to unique patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient, establishes rapport, and orients patient to physical therapy.
• Conducts initial evaluation, including interpreting referral information, reviewing past history, documenting patient concerns, performing an examination, initiating exercises or equipment, establishing a treatment plan, and discharge planning.
• Develops and discusses treatment plans with patients and referring physicians, supporting staff, and external payors.
• Manages patient cases as they progress, delegating tasks to clinical support staff and presenting cases at patient conferences.
• Reviews and revises treatment documentation and plans as needed, communicating changes to customers and support staff.
• Establishes discharge plans and documents summaries.
• Participates in program development and initiative implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers required at hire or Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Physical Therapist License (Hawaii) required at hire.
• Ability to assist patients in functional tasks and therapeutic exercises.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• No basic qualifications listed.

Skills

• Knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, oral and written communication, group facilitation, teaching, customer service, self-motivation, creativity, and teamwork.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$46.1 - $57.62 / hour

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift, 40 hours per week, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM