Geriatric Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Optum; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, direct treatment, supervision of PTA/tech, home exercise program development, patient/family instruction, and participation in team conferences.

The role involves evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, adhering to safety protocols, and documenting services in accordance with department standards.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient and adheres to precautions.
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Education

Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice

Job description

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, direct treatment, supervision of PTA/tech, home exercise program development, patient/family instruction, and participation in team conferences.

The role involves evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, adhering to safety protocols, and documenting services in accordance with department standards.