Physical Therapist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Physical Therapist (PT) works as part of the home care interdisciplinary team to perform evaluations, treatments, and documentation requirements in accordance with professional standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Master’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy.

• Experience:

Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist.

Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers physical therapy programs and treatments for patients. May cover additional settings at the discretion of the Director.

• Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately.

• Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.

• Communicates with other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.

• Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely.

• Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.

• Complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act.

• Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.

• Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.

• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.