Physical Therapist- PRN

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This range is provided by Northwoods Rehab. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• Current state licensure or license eligible
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

Physical demand for this job is classified as "medium work" which includes:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day is up to 8 hours
• Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

• Provides and directs physical therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning, implementation, documentation, and communication, under physician’s orders
• Initiates referrals when appropriate, in accordance with Northwoods Rehab policies and procedures
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and treatment
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members
• Develops treatment plans by identifying target list of short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their environment
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services
• Adapts treatment to meet individual patient needs
• Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics, and trains patient, family and staff in use or application of such equipment
• Participates in discharge planning
• Supervises and directs Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the implementation of the treatment plan
• Supervises Physical Therapy Aides, Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the services delivered and of individual programs for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined criteria
• Participates in patient, family and staff education
• Confers formally and informally with other team members to coordinate rehabilitation program of the patient
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of services
• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required
• Provides in-service education to members of the patient care team and community
• Provides treatment in accordance with standards of practice and department procedures
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, including infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, patients, family members and facility personnel
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required
• Adheres to confidentiality standards of the patient and organization
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times
• May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within reasonable distance from facility
• Maintains passwords for required software and keeps all passwords secure
• Performs such other duties as assigned or required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab

Entry level

Part-time

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