PRN Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Salary Range

Job Summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness is growing! We are seeking a Physical Therapist Part Time / PRN to join our IN-HOME OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY team! You will have the opportunity to be a part of a therapist owned and operated, fast growing outpatient clinic that is excited about serving the community in which we live!

The Physical Therapist will adhere to the principles consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

General Accountabilities

Respects and understands the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions

Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law

Treats patients of all ages (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0-120 years), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice

Attends regular clinic meetings to report on and discuss activities and needs of the clinic, discuss patient’s needs and progress, discuss reports and records, discuss expansion in terms of future goals and needs

Sees that all clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outlined in Company Policies and Procedures, as well as Employee Handbook.

Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy

Represents Phoenix and the location in which clinical services are provided, in a professional and courteous manner, maintaining good public relations with the community we serve.

Skills

ApproachableEffectively manages time, timely decision making and manage prioritiesActive listening skills and able to adapt to changeTeam player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict;

thoughtful of others, courteousaction orientedAble to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment;Ability to quickly learn and utilize software systems for documentationExcellent verbal and written communicationCritical thinkingTime managementJudgment and decision makingService orientationInstructingActive listening

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

Completes and submits all documentation within the outlined timeline

Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.

Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.

Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.

Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Respects and understands the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions

Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law

Treats patients of all ages (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0-120 years), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice

Supervises clinic activities as needed, including but not limited to scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations, preparing daily notes and report, maintaining inventory of materials and supplies for their area of the clinic, volunteers who may assist in their area, student physical therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant

Prepares and submits clinic reports, assuring confidentiality and following all clinic policies and procedures to ensure adherence to HIPAA guidelines to include initial evaluations and summaries, daily treatment notes for all patients seen that day under his / her care, progress reports to referring physicians and agencies, discharge reports and summaries, special reports as directed by Clinic Director and daily attendance records and summaries

Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Education, Certifications and Licenses :

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor’s of Science, Master’s, or DPT.

Experience : Previous experience in outpatient setting preferred

State licensure or be eligible for state licensure