Physical Therapist PRN
Physical Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Current Physical Therapist license in State of Tennessee: Preferred X Required
Physical Therapist Rehab Department
Job Type: PRN Variable Shift
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention ergonomics restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
Core competencies include but are not limited to the following:
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients condition.
Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
Plans prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain improve or restore physical functioning alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants students and other support personnel. Assesses competence delegates specific tasks and establishes channels of communication.
Administers treatment involving application of physical agents using equipment moist packs ultraviolet and infrared lamps and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
Identifies and documents goals anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Employment Type
Grant
