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PRN Physical Therapist, Parma

University Hospitals

#Rehabilitation #Documentation #BLS #Billing #Physical Therapy #Patient Education #Discharge Planning #Basic Life Support #PHI

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts a Physical Therapy program to rehabilitate individuals with physical or psychosocial disabilities by directing participation in selected activities and treatments to restore health. Key duties include performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, executing effective treatment techniques, educating patients/families, and participating in discharge planning.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess required proficiency in evaluation, treatment skills appropriate for the patient's age, professional initiative, time management, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must also be physically capable of patient treatment and mobility assistance, and must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days and hold an Ohio or Multi-State Compact Physical Therapist license.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementDocumentationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningEvaluationBillingDischarge PlanningFamily EducationPHI SecurityObjectivityCaregiver EducationTreatment TechniquesProfessional Initiative

Job description

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.
The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.
Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
This position is PRN.
Located at the Parma Medical Center.
Coverage for PTO, LOA, staffing shortages, weekend coverage.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.
Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills.
Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.
Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.

PRN Physical Therapist, Parma

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