Pelvic Floor Therapist PRN

Livingston Regional Hospital, LLC; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, using evidence-based modalities to restore function and relieve pain.

You will supervise physical therapy assistants and support staff, coordinate care with physicians, and document care in the EMR, while emphasizing patient education and safety standards for a community hospital in central Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in state
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using PT modalities
• Supervise PT assistants and aides
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Educate patients on injury prevention and home programs
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Time management

Flexibility

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Computers

Job description

Description

Join

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment

Essential Functions

• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, required

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a current State Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Experience

• Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage
• Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Additional languages preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities