Traveling Physical Therapist Job Simpsonville area,South Carolina USA,Healthcare

Overview

The staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on restorative techniques.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients/residents based upon the physician referral.

Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides in direct patient/resident care and patient/resident related activities per state practice act.

Treat patients/residents according to a treatment plan.

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Screens patients/residents based upon identified need.

Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, patient/resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.

Participate in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.

Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.

Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.

Instruct families and nursing staff in restorative/home program.

Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients/residents.

Report any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant schools with approved contracts.

Coordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.

Performs other duties as required or directed.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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