Therapist-Physical I PRN

Job Summary

• Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
• Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.
• Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.
• Produces other reports as needed.
• May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
• Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient?s functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Minimum Required
• Entry level.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Minimum Required
• Basic skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Minimum Required
• Bls certification within 14 days of her;pt

Preferred/Desired