Physical Therapist - PRN

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PTLA, etc.).

The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.

• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides and Restorative CNAs.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommend change to physician as needed.
• Perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided, and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning, with family included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Document meet current standards and policies.
• Assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participate in guidance and educational programs.
• Provide evaluation of certified staff including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and termination.
• Use the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter.
• Complete other duties as assigned and required.

• Current State of Connecticut Physical Therapy Licensure
• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
• 3 or more years of previous experience
• Current BCLS certification preferable

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: (not specified)
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1280

Department:
Physical Therapy

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly