PRN Physical Therapist

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• Responsible for the evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment plan, performance of therapeutic procedures, and progression of physical therapy patients. Responsibilities also include consultation with medical staff and health professionals, completion of clinical records and insurance forms, and supervision of assistive personnel.
• Performs evaluation procedures according to p/p or standard of care including but not limited to musculoskeletal/ortho test, neuro/motor test, gait analysis, manual muscle test, functional analysis, prosthetic/orthotic evaluation, and Oasis worksheet.
• Effectively deliver and analyze physical therapy treatment, including but not limited to modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills as per policy and procedure.
• Implements home programs; meets patient/family educational needs and assesses patient understanding as per policy and procedure.
• Supervises assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs per standards.
• Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and education level and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. (Separate Competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.)
• Communicates patient status/progress with home care team, both informally and at staff meetings.
• Documents supervisory visits as per standard.
• Paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Monitors and facilitates staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Performs CPR when directed by patient’s appropriate representatives.
• Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.
• Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
• Familiar with supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
• Perform treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
• Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
• Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
• Identifies the stages of death and dying.

• Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Current Physical Therapy licensure in West Virginia or the state where services will be provided.
• Must be eligible for membership in the APTA or WVPTA.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

• Experience as a Physical Therapist.

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and other movements throughout the work shift.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance, on a regular basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Must be able to perform heavy work; exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and hazardous environments.
• Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current and radiation from x-rays.
• Exposure to road conditions and variable weather; the majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks to PTAs.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in continuing education in physical therapy.
• Knowledge of safety policies and regulatory…