Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient
Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Inpatient
Are you looking for a rewarding career in an awardwinning healthcare system Were looking for a qualified Physical Therapist like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Denton 3000 N I35 TX 76201
Work hours: PRN As Needed. Not eligible for benefits
Heres What You Need
Bachelors Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Required
1 year of inpatient experience strongly preferred
PT Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required And
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
What You Will Do
Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)
Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
Sets appropriate measurable functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
Determines plan for care and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals
Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Performs age appropriate patient treatment
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals if necessary
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
Educates patient and family through instruction demonstration and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan safety issues home programs/self management and assistive equipment
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Motivates noncompliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy
Demonstrates Professional accountability
Utilizes available resources (equipment support personnel educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs
Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff students volunteers and observers
Responsible for care provided under their direction including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians
Attends and/or leads hospital department and community meetings / educational inservices
Meets established productivity targets
Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community
Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Willing to be crosstrained to treat any diagnosis or level of care
Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams
Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean safe work environment that is compliant with departmental hospital and
regulatory agency requirements
Works in partnership with peers other disciplines and departmental personnel
As required participates appropriately in departmental safety drills/ emergency procedures
Performs Appropriate Documentation
Documents all aspects of assessment plan of care and recertifications in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Obtains physician signature on all plans care and recertifications providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters
Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy
Documents assessment of education needs education provided and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with
departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Completes all documentation within established time frame
If appropriate completes all required team documentation including intake process plan of care and discharge summary
As appropriate / required completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme MDS DRS team staffing reports etc.)
Documents and reports unusual occurrences on the job injuries and medical device malfunctioning
Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies
Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team program and department specific goals and targets
At Texas Health Denton we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 255bed fullservice hospital serving our community since 1987. Our central location provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and all across North Texas and Oklahoma. With more than 1000 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we are one of Denton Countys largest employers.
If youre looking for heart and vascular care womens services orthopedics and sports medicine weve got it. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide pain management emergency medicine and bariatric surgery.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
At Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive peoplefirst excellencedriven culture make us a great place to work.
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Employment Type
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