Physical Therapist (PT) PRNLifePoint Health • San Antonio, TX, USA

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

LifePoint Health • San Antonio, TX, USA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at LifePoint Health summary :

As a Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at the Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, you will be an essential part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing superior care for patients in need of rehabilitation services. Your role involves assessing patient needs, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with staff to ensure optimal outcomes for adult and geriatric patients. With a focus on professional development and supportive teamwork, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of those recovering from various injuries and conditions.

Description :

A career at Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Bexar County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the San Antionio area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Why work with us :

New competitive pay rates
Various shift availabilities
Tuition assistance / reimbursement
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Low therapist-to-patient ratios
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture
CEU Support
State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role :

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual

Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork

Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed

Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located

Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Current BLS / CPR Card

Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Keywords :

Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Therapy, Healthcare, Inpatient Rehab, Pain Management, Geriatric Care, Physical Therapy, Health Services

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