Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Description

Summary:

As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients whose ability to function is impaired by disease or injury. Utilizes therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation procedures and physical agents within the scope of a licensed physical therapist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. May supervise the activities of PTA, Therapy Technicians and student interns.

Responsibilities:
Evaluation of Patients:
Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers; discusses with physician as necessary. Independently assesses all patient types as assigned. Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing. Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals. Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises.

Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to physician, social services and/or vendor. Able to complete wound assessment and develop appropriate treatment plan. May require occasional peer assistance. Demonstrates ability to exercise critical thinking during evaluation process. Ensures that all areas of assessment are completed in a timely manner; able to coordinate assessment with treatment activities.

Care of the Patient:
Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS. Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility. Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment. 13. Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing.

Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications. Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate. 16. Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment. Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, current protocols and techniques. Demonstrates the ability to exercise critical thinking, objectively reassessing patients each session, making adjustments during treatment that lead to highly efficient care.

Communication and Education of Patients:
Able to explain the role of physical therapy; provides information on what to expect and works to build rapport. Determines the education needs of the patient and family. Actively engages caregivers to ensure education needs are met. Delivers education within the allotted treatment time. Provides written home exercise program to ensure maximum benefit. Solicits demonstration of exercises contained in home exercise program to ensure maximum benefit.

Recognizes the need for additional education and incorporates into treatment plan and discharge planning. Places patient at ease and builds confidence that fosters recovery. Works to identify the personal values of patients and their families, giving consideration to values during interactions and treatment Conferences and collaboration:
Prepares for team/supervision conferences in advance. Reports patient status objectively. Understands role in discharge planning during conferences. Provides pertinent information that aids timely discharge. Recognizes when physician needs to be informed of patient status or d/c needs. Consistently contacts appropriate care giver. Works effectively with other team members to foster mutual respect, trust and positively affect the continuum of care.

Demonstrates ability to work in multiple departments; able to communicate with supervisors when this need arises; able to transform from one setting to another easily; seeks out opportunities for new learning in different settings. Time Management:
Anticipates patients'/department's needs during planned absences. Provides endorsements for patients as needed. Coordinates with peers so…