Therapy - PT

Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: M_F 8am - 4pm

Hours per Shift: 37

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Current Physical Therapist license

Certifications: CPR certification

Must-Have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of physical therapy practices
• Strong assessment and patient care planning skills
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with a clinical team

Description:

Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedules to maximize productivity and patient need.

Takes action to account for new patients and changes in existing patient schedules.

Performs comprehensive assessments of assigned patients, including psychosocial, educational, safety, and risk factor parameters.

Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety.

Creates patient-specific goals and ensures that the plan of care reflects logical interventions and progress towards these goals.

Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment, including therapeutic techniques and patient/caregiver education.

Assesses patient status and progress on each visit to ensure quality of care.

Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, ensuring optimal care and communication.

Supervises and directs clinical activities of assistants, students, and aides.

Completes and coordinates required paperwork in accordance with regulations and policies.

Ensures accurate billing processes and addresses inconsistencies in insurance coverage.

Participates in in-service training programs for various staff and community groups.

Maintains and enhances personal knowledge and promotes standards in physical therapy.

Proactively engages in marketing and promotion of rehabilitation services.

Carries out a variety of patient-related health assessments and procedures.

Communicates changes in patient care schedules to the designated scheduler and supervisor.

Completes required time points in compliance with regulations and policies.

Works collaboratively with quality improvement staff to maximize accuracy of clinical documentation.

Follows agency protocols for processes, including documentation and visit completion.

Accurately fills out a variety of required forms in a timely manner.

Carries out visits efficiently and communicates information to the scheduler effectively.

Assesses patient needs for services and provides ongoing supervision in accordance with regulations.

Coordinates safe patient discharges and ensures all paperwork is processed appropriately.

Transmits incident reports to the quality improvement specialist as needed.

Participates in regular peer review audits and provides constructive feedback.