Physical Therapist Outpatient PRN

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals, completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations, and establishes a plan of care. Implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals, and monitors and evaluates outcomes. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Plans for and completes patient discharge, including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and referral for community services.

• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum care for the patient
• Completes required documentation, including patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Records patient care and progress, and completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
• Maintains site/department established productivity standards
• Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps area neat and orderly
• Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures
• Participates in performance improvement activities and manages assigned caseload
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education and department in-services

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, and licensed Physical Therapist in the State of practice. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, and push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Repetitive use of hands is required, and must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication. Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, as well as blood and body fluids.