WA Physical Therapist 32-36 Hrs week, 4 day work week 84HR

Job Description:

Qualifications:Education: Masters Degree from an accredited physical therapy programExperience: Experience working directly with patients in a long term care or hospital settingLicenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current Physical Therapist state license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain within 6 months of Required: Possess documentation skills have excellent verbal communication provide satisfactory patient services be a team player Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide are appropriate to the age of the patients Summary:A Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function after an accident or surgery. They will often also help to manage or lessen the pain experienced by someone stricken with a degenerative condition or terminal disease. Physical Therapists help patients through a combination of physical activity reflexology massage and muscular and skeletal manipulation. The PT collaborates with speech therapists and physical therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the patient. 90% outpatient 10% Responsibility:Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from providersDiagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move aboutDevelop an individualized treatment planCoach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their conditionUse hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients pain and provide stimulation to promote healingKeep detailed records relating to patient conditions care plans therapies and progress and current status to appropriate parties which may include family members providers and members of the patient care other duties and responsibilities as Communication:Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family/staff and work with patients/families with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds. Provide information to patients and families to reduce anxiety and convey an attitude of acceptance sensitivity and caring. Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies. Initiate communication with peers/patient care providers about clinical priorities for care. Relay information appropriately over telephone pagers and other communication devices. Initiate communication with supervisor/director about security concerns relating to medical nursing and other healthcare workers. Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral :Accept assignments based on priority competencies and unit closely with other care providers to complete the task and provide clinical assistance as on patient conditions to those who require information including physicians and nurses and other problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with to work on time and as Development:Attend in-services continuing education and departmental staff meetingsContribute to annual reviews of peer performance as requested by the unit/area supervisor manager or to problems/opportunities toimprove care/customer service

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
8 or 9 hrs/day 4 days per week

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
32

Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist

General Certifications: N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13