Physical Therapist- FLOAT

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan; Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient; Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; Records patient care and progress; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department established productivity standards; Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices; Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature; Orients new staff to clinical and department policies; Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers; May supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required); No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Position requires repetitive use of hands with simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation during massage and joint mobilization; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Ability to wear protective clothing as needed due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Float pay differential of $5 per hour; $2500 sign-on bonus; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance