Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Description Summary : Provides Physical

Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment,

treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up

and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of

the department, including program development, department

operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with

supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy and Physical

Therapy Assistant student programs. In addition, supervises

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and

Volunteers. Responsibilities : Performs comprehensive diagnostic

evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive

abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and

age specific needs. Develops and implements, with patient / family

participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated,

considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals

and methods to achieve goals. Adheres consistently to the P&Ps

relating to documentation, to include Initial Patient Evaluations,

Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries

and other notations as appropriate. Participates in patient care

conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and

departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Counsels both patient

(if appropriate), family, and other involved individuals regarding

patient evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes

discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective

education and training. Assists with coordination and supervision

of the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student

programs, as well as the volunteer program. Actively assists with

clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new

associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient

coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Health System. Understands, supports, and participates in

Performance Improvement activities. Complies with and develops

efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity

standards. Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the

community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated,

to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.

Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self,

department, and community. Participates in research activities as

appropriate. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient

care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and

developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by

the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment,

treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,

psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental

needs of each patient served. Fosters and promotes positive and

professional relationships with members of the medical staff,

physicians, and referral sources. Performs other related duties as

directed. Requirements : Education / Skills Bachelor’s, Master’s, or

entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited

college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required.

All modalities / equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined

by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational

Therapy Examiners. Experience None required. Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications Licensed as a Physical Therapist

by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Examiners. BLS certification is required. Must also successfully

complete the pre-employment / post job offer health screening

examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an

employee. Work Schedule : MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type : PRN