Physical Therapist (PRN)
US-IA-Anamosa
careers
Req #: 176031
Type: As Needed
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Overview:
The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
Provides patient and family education and training
Completes required patient care documentation and communication
Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
Meets department productivity standards
Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students
Facilitates orderly department functioning
Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings
Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
Participates in performance improvement activities
Contributes to program development
Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
Participates in development and education of colleagues
Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues
Qualifications:
* Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy
* Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
* Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
* Experience working as a Physical Therapist is preferred
* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
* Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
* Multicultural sensitivity.
* Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
* Customer/patient focused.
* Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
* Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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