Job detail

Physical Therapist- PRN

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital

#Rehabilitation #CPR Certification #Patient Care #Physical Therapy #Acute Care #Direct Patient Care #Inpatient Rehabilitation #De-escalation Certification #Hydrotherapy

Quick overview

Assess and treat injured or ill patients to improve mobility and manage pain through individualized rehabilitative programs. Educate patients and families on recovery processes while coordinating discharge planning and home follow-up programs.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and a current active professional license. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required, with one or more years of experience in a similar facility preferred.

postgraduate degreePatient AssessmentPatient EducationPatient SafetyPain ManagementDischarge PlanningTherapeutic ExerciseHydrotherapyIndividualized Care PlanningRehabilitative ProgrammingTherapeutic Movement

Job description

Overview Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist (PRN) to be a part of our fast-paced and dedicated, innovative team with a highly experienced, new Director of Rehab.

Schedule

Saturdays as needed & occasional week days Our rehabilitation hospital has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health. Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.
PURPOSE
STATEMENT: Treat injured or ill patients to improve movement and manage pain by providing services of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Diagnose patient functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods and develop individualized plans of care for patient, outlining the patient goals and the expected outcomes of the plans. Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient pain, help increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness. Evaluate and record patient progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed. Educate patient and their family about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process. Provide quality, personalized interventions. Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally. Complete discharge planning including designing home follow up programs when appropriate. May conduct individualized or group therapy sessions, such as Hydrotherapy or Therapeutic Movement Group sessions. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university, as required by state and acceptable for licensure. One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current active professional license, or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. AHPILOT #LI-MRH We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.