Physical Therapist - PRN

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Job description

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist functions under the general supervision of the Director of Operations/Clinical Manager. The Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The staff Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapy Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

The Physical Therapist accurately assesses patient's needs, identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions, provides patient and family teaching, and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. These functions are carried out according to hospital policy in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department.

The Physical Therapist participates in performance improvement and program development activities. Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process, contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department, communicating the employee's observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement, and maintaining positive relations with all customers.

Reports to: Director of Operations/Clinical Manager

Essential Job Functions
I. Provision of Care/Services
Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from neonate to geriatric including:
Performs patient assessment.
Establishes plan of care.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
Plans for discharge.
Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.

II. Safety
Provides an environment conductive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assess the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.

III. Leadership
Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers. Responds to department needs. Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process for the department and the institution.
IV. Conservation of Resources
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
V. Other Duties as Assigned
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the department.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate level Physical Therapy Degree
Certification, Licensure: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Arkansas and current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Experience, Training, Knowledge: New grads are welcome to apply.

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