Physical Therapist - PRN

POSISTION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients; plans and administers a medically prescribed physical therapy program; monitors patient's progress, directs Physical Therapist Assistants; and consults with physicians; provides patient and family education; maintains records and processes appropriate charges.  Administers various physical therapy treatments to patients based on physician orders; assists in keeping patient related records and preparing reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates/re-evaluates patient's functional ability and physical status consistent with patient diagnosis and physician referral; Develops plan of care and measurable goals consistent with evaluation findings and physician referral.  Establishes treatment frequency, duration and Rehab potential.  Alters, revises, or discontinues therapy according to patient response.
• Administers therapeutic treatment efficiently and competently; Selects and obtains equipment for patient.  Instructs patient and care giver in usage and care of equipment.  Completes all necessary paperwork for same; Instructs patient and care giver in activities and therapeutic exercises necessary for post-hospital care; Evaluates need for home or outpatient physical therapy and makes appropriate recommendations for same.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment program, progress and discharge summary in medical record in established time frame per department Policy and Procedure.  Uses appropriate forms, terminology and abbreviations; Accrues charges consistent with Physical Therapy services rendered in order to ensure accurate correlation between work performed and billable service.
• Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets; Demonstrates effective time management with daily schedule, individual treatment sessions, and non-patient care time.
• Consults with physician, other health care professionals, certifying agencies and reimbursement sources regarding patient status and progress.  Prepares timely and accurate report to physicians; Communicates successfully with co-workers, patients, physicians, and external publics through verbal, non-verbal and written communications; Communicates work related concerns to appropriate individual in an effective and timely manner.  Consults with Sr. Therapist when unable to meet departmental expectations.
• Participates in educational sessions for the medical staff and other disciplines to promote understanding and optimal use of physical therapy facilities and treatment programs; Participates as clinical instructor for student affiliates.
• Assists with supervision of training, work assignments, and performance appraisals of peers; Assists with daily departmental operations (i.e., scheduling, budgetary process, coordination of patient care, customer satisfaction, and human resource issues); Utilizes and supervises Physical Therapist Assistant and support staff effectively to ensure follow-thru of developed patient plan of care in accordance to department expectations, work setting and patient load.
• Participates in quality improvement program.  Provides input in Policy and Procedure development and revisions to positively impact service outcomes and delivery cost.
• Attends in service education programs and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new developments.  Incorporates newly learned skills into daily practice.
• All other duties not specifically assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's Degree and certificate in Physical Therapy
• Minimum Three (3) to Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in field or profession preferred.
• Successful verbal and written communication skills required for customer relations.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION:  

• Current License issued by the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio. 
• BLS is required