Neuro Outpatient PT - Full-Time Rehab Impact

Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation seeks a full-time Licensed Physical Therapist with neuro experience for our Outpatient Department in Chattanooga, TN. New grads are welcome to apply and grow within our team.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient outcomes while maintaining fiscal responsibility and adhering to professional standards and Siskin's philosophy of service.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy or equivalent
• Licensure: Tennessee Physical Therapist license
• CPR certification and ongoing education may be required

Aufgaben

• Administer and direct physical therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Communicate effectively and document accurately.
• Supervise PT and PTA students; coordinate with staff and providers.

Kenntnisse

Neuro experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor or MS in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Siskin Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Physical Therapist with Neuro experience in our Outpatient Department. New Grads Welcome. The position requires the Therapist to ensure positive patient outcomes that are provided in a fiscally responsible manner.

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Job Summary:

Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician.

Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation.

Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and Siskin Philosophy of Service.

Meets mandatory requirements to keep Physical Therapy license active.

Scope of Authority/Reporting Relationships:

Supervises PT and PTA students.

Routinely interacts with other employees, families, patients, vendors, physicians and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents:

Education: Minimum of Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy or graduation from an approved certificate program prior to mandatory licensing

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Tennessee

Maintains ongoing CPR Certification

Willingness to continue education and professional training

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to complete tasks in individual and team capacity

Willingness to accept and give criticism

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities. Maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment.

Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patient or setting up and operating treatment equipment.

Walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged periods such as during patient treatment.

Be able to see and observe equipment monitors and subtle patient changes such as facial expression, color changes in skin, etc

Distinguish variations in sound such as voice patterns or pertinent information from background noise

Communicate with a variety of people with varying ability to comprehend.

Concentrate on fine detail and attend to a task for varying periods with frequent interruptions

Understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts

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In order to further our mission of helping others achieve and maintain healthy lives, effective March 1, 2017, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation will no longer hire individuals who use tobacco or nicotine products in any form. Siskin recognizes the major importance of employees’ health and the responsibility of maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all employees, volunteers, patients and visitors. Therefore, all individuals who are offered a position with Siskin are screened for illegal drug, alcohol, and/or tobacco/nicotine as part of the post-offer health screening. Individuals whose post-offer health screening results are verified positive for illegal drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco/nicotine use, and/or whose reference and/or background checks are verified unsatisfactory, will be disqualified from employment, their job offer will be withdrawn, and they may be disqualified from applying for employment for one (1) year from the date of the post-offer health screening.

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