PRN Physical Therapist

Weekly Hours: PRN
Shift: 1st

Job Summary:

The staff physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients; develop a treatment plan; and set goals for patients. Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals. The PT will complete all documentation as outlined in the policy and procedures to be in compliance with all insurance and regulatory entities. The therapist will assist with the education of affiliating students, the P.T. staff, hospital staff, and the community at large. The therapist will participate in departmental program development and quality program implementation. The therapist will direct daily operations as needed in the absence of the manager. The therapist must intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mentation, vision, hearing, or mobility.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Carries out the principles of positive customer relations

2. Participates in departmental and hospital wide quality activities

3. Evaluates and develops a treatment plan with goals for each patient

4. Trains and educates patient and family as needed

5. Completes patient documentation according to departmental and hospital policy.

6. Maintains communication with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient status and needs as it relates to discharge planning

7. Reads current literature so that P.T. skills are improved and kept current

8. Supervises departmental personnel to provide an organized and efficient service.

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Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. Current active or current temporary Kentucky Physical Therapy License

2. BLS certification within 90 days of hire