Physical Therapist Per Diem - EntireCare Acute

Overview

The practice of Physical Therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementing, education, communication and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families as well as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and ancillary staff. This person may be caring for infants, children, adolescents and / or senior patients and will have the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these populations. The Physical Therapist will practice within defined standards of care and direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the patient's functional and discharge goals. S / he is expected to communicate effectively with other professional and support staff in order to promote a positive, problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

Care Management

• Participates in patient care conferences with other related health services, patient, and family to review patient's progress and evaluate goals.
• Develops appropriate plan of care that include goals and home instructions in conjunction with other team members, patient and family.
• Delegates selected treatment to supportive personnel with assumption of responsibility for care of patient and continuing supervision of supportive personnel.

Documentation

Education

Patient Care

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree- Required

Master's degree- Preferred

Certification & Licensures

Current license in the state of Arizona- Required

BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire.

Certification specific to profession- Preferred

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

One to three years supervisory experience- Required

Clinical documentation experience- Required

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.