Physical Therapist PRN
Physical Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Overview
Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among Americas 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.
Responsibilities
The incumbent demonstrates competency in physical therapy for pediatric adult and/or geriatric patients. The incumbent provides patient assessments develops and implements individual patient treatment programs provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies and maintains effective documentation.
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations: This includes reviewing medical history performing physical examinations (assessing strength range of motion balance coordination sensation etc.) and using standardized tests and measures.
Develop individualized treatment plans: Based on the evaluation create specific measurable achievable relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals and interventions to address the patients impairments and functional limitations.
Implement treatment plans: Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises manual therapy techniques gait training balance training functional mobility training (bed mobility transfers ambulation) and pain management strategies.
Monitor patient progress: Regularly assess the patients response to treatment modify the plan as needed and document progress accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families: Provide clear and concise instructions on exercises activity modifications and strategies for self-management to promote independence and carryover of skills.
Qualifications
Minimum Required
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Physical Therapy License valid in CA
- BLS from American Heart Association
Employment Type
Unclear
