Physical Therapist [Per Diem

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them  provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success.

Position Summary:

Plans, organizes, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises the work of support personnel.

The lead role trains, mentors, and coaches team members; fills in for the manager as needed; and identifies and leads process improvement initiatives.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-Acute Care

SCHEDULE: 1-2 Saturdays per month, Days, 6-hour shifts 8:00 a.m.

-2:00 p.m.

ATTRIBUTES

• Developed leadership skills
• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment
• Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests
• Leadership. Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M
- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $50.00 - $50.00