Physical Therapist - Acute Care​/Rehab - Casual​/PRN

* In accordance with policy, efficiently completes initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary and patient progress reports.
* Documentation accurately reflects services provided, patient response and progress.
* Update physician both verbally and in writing as to the progress of the patient prior to discharge or the next physician office visit.
* Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines including all requirements (surgeries, signatures, allergies).
* Education is evidenced by either documentation, written handout or direct observation.
* When possible, patient will convey understanding of key principles, precautions and instructions by demonstration.
* Utilizes the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc to assist with instruction as needed or requested.
* Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, to ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcome of the student.
* Complies with school/department requirements for supervision/feedback.
* Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstration of current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals.
* Participates in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
* Develops physician and staff relationships.
* Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed.
* Presents a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing education course, professional workshop or seminar.
* Attends all mandatory in-services, department meetings (whenever possible), and required continuing education courses per year.
* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* Physical Therapy (PT) license for work state required.
* Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
* Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
* Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
* Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
* Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
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