Outpatient Physical Therapist PRN FLT
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Treats patients of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Performs a comprehensive evaluation on each assigned patient within established time frames considering the patients age diagnosis prior level of function and living situation.
- Establishes a treatment plan for each patient which includes measurable goals and revises these goals as necessary for individual patients.
- Conducts and adapts treatment programs in consideration of patient age diagnosis physical psychological and socioeconomic welfare.
- Designs and fits adaptive devices such as orthotics mobility aids and tools based on patient needs.
- Teaches patients/family skills and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family.
- Maintains appropriate documentation of patient status summarizing treatments rendered and patient response.
- Maintains communication with physicians via verbal and written reports regarding patient progress and specific needs.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs current literature and in-service meetings.
- Attends meeting as required. Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy/Therapy Assistant Students under the leadership of the CCCE.
- Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians and Aides appropriately. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an approved professional program in Physical Therapy.
Experience: Sufficient prior clinical experience in Physical therapy.
Special Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients individual needs based on medical conditions age (infants pediatrics adolescents young adults middle-aged and geriatric) limitations and planned procedures.
License: Registration and current licensure in Mississippi.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more
