Physical Therapist PRN

Responsibilities

• Evaluate muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems
• Provide rehabilitative services for the treatment of disabled, injured and diseased patients
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service and optimal patient care
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential
• Secure prescription for each patient treated
• Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care
• Absorb tours as necessary
• Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient
• Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students
• Participate with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Masters’ Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred
• Ortho-outpatient experience, preferred

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Service Mentality
• Attention to Detail
• Sense of Urgency
• Initiative and Flexibility
• Customer Service Skills
• Tact and Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Decision Making
• Training and Development
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Quality Control
• Conflict Resolution