PRN Physical Therapist
PRN Physical Therapist
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;
- Performs written reevaluations in preparation for patients return for followup Physician appointments or at a minimum documents progress every six 6 therapy sessions.
- Provides services that help improve mobility relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;
- Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;
- Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;
- Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals including physicians nurses occupational therapists physical therapists and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;
- Documents evaluative findings treatments administered the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan and other relevant information;
- Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear comprehensive and frequent communication with customers;
- Educates patients in the prevention of injuries conditioning and rehabilitation of injuries;
- Other duties as assigned.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;
- Inventories and orders medical supplies as directed by Rehab Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
- Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy required;
- Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
- Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses
- Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
- Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
- Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross discipline relationships with physicians OTs and ATCs.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
- Demonstrated conflict management skills;
- Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
- Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);
- Valid Georgia drivers license and driving history meeting Resurgens requirements(if applicable);
Employment Type
Part-Time
