Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

About This Role

Evaluate and implement medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, educating patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation. Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides in providing care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs
• Provide educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment
• Interact professionally with patients/families, treating them with respect and dignity
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
• Perform appropriate assessments and reassessments on all patients across all age groups
• Administer treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using various equipment
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment for patients
• Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning, involving family as appropriate
• Establish a plan of care appropriate to identified problems, involving the patient and documenting goals, progress, and reevaluation plans

Requirements

• Current State Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient time management skills
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Nice to Have

• Additional languages preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications