Therapy - PT
Profession: Clinical Professional
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Experience: Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience
License: Valid State Licensure or Temporary Letter of Authorization to practice Physical Therapy
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
6 months to 1 year of experience
Outpatient experience
Description:
Provides clinical patient care by initiating and administering appropriate treatment.
Progresses patient treatment as appropriate and carries a patient load that reflects productivity standards.
Evaluates patients accurately.
Plans appropriate treatment.
Sets and meets functional goals.
Revises and progresses treatment program as goals are met.
Documents by maintaining appropriate treatment records and completing accurate daily patient charges.
Completes patient records in a timely manner.
Accurately reflects in patient charges the time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment used.
Maintains technical expertise through attendance and participation in continuing education activities.
Attends scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.
Provides instruction to patients and/or family members, as well as other healthcare providers.
Follows care path guidelines for patient education and documentation of home programs.
Follows set guidelines for daily operations and assists with daily responsibilities as appropriate.
Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
Delegates patients to support personnel as appropriate.
Assists with training of new employees.
Carries out non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions in conformance with general instructions.
Coordinates activities of others.
Works directly with patients and/or customers.
Interacts with internal and external customers via telephone or face-to-face.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and technical procedures.
Ability to use computers for data input and reporting.
Possesses effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective reasoning ability and adaptability.
