Physical Therapist PRN Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PT tech, etc.). The physical therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics will occasionally be treated.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Duties

• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided; reassessments as per policy. This includes adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population, which is predominantly adults (18 years and older).
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect; recommends change to physician as needed.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Identifies learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of instruction; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in all physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Identifies equipment in need of repair & notifies supervisor.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists with orientation and inservice training for department staff members, participates in educational programs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends, no “special days off”, no exceptions, unless in school).
• Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of Texas Regional Medical Center while representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Utilizes computerized punch time system
• Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears identification while on duty.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not missed any mandatory in-services.
• Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, is responsible for information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is unable to attend.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy.
• One or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.
• Current AHA BLS (CPR) certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

SKILLS

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of physical therapy equipment operation, maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.