Physical Therapist-Part-time Inpatient

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to interpret physician’s referrals.
• Identifies precautions and contraindications in frequently referred diagnoses.
• Obtains all pertinent information from the patient or patient chart prior to initial evaluation including past medical history, present medical or surgical interventions.
• Consults with the physician, nurse, and Physical Therapist II for further clarification as needed.
• Sets and documents measurable short term and long term goals for all diagnoses based on evaluation data for frequently referred diagnosis.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and revises goals, treatment and plan as appropriate.
• Recognizes abnormal physiological and psychological changes and reports these to appropriate personnel.
• Instructs patient, health care provider, and family regarding patient’s participation in physical therapy program.
• Includes physical therapy recommendations for discharge.
• Consults with Physical Therapist Level II regarding physical therapy resources in the community.
• Utilizes appropriate modalities that include but are not limited to heat, cold, light, water, sound and electricity.
• Utilizes therapeutic exercise and mobilization as well as exercise equipment.
• Participates in individual patient care conferences, team conferences, clinics, and rounds for the purpose of coordinating patient’s plan of care.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a certificate, BS, MPT, or DPT degree.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrates good computer skills and EMR knowledge is a must.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Confidentiality and Mission

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!