Physical Therapist- Per Diem
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Job Location:
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for residents suffering
from injuries or muscle nerve joint and bone diseases to restore function relieve pain and
prevent disability by performing the following functions.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Reviews Physicians referral (prescription) and residents condition and medical records
to determine physical therapy treatment required. - Tests and measures residents strength motor development sensory perception
functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and records findings todevelop or revise treatment programs. - Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of resident data.
- Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
- Instructs motivates and assists resident to perform various physical activities and in useof assistant and supportive devices such as crutches canes and prostheses.
- Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achievemaximum benefit.
- Administers massage.
- Records treatment response and progress in residents chart or enters information intocomputer.
- Instructs resident and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommendsmodification to Orthotics.
- Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional resident informationsuggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment withother aspects of residents health care.
- Orients instructs and directs work activities of assistants Techs and students.
- Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and relatedtopics for medical staff students and community groups.
- Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
In the Rehab Department this role is responsible for supervising Rehab Techs PTAs and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
Bachelors degree (B. S.) in science allied health from four-year college or university; or one to
two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Current Florida Licensed Physical Therapist
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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
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