Physical Therapist NE,Days, PRN

Logan Regional Medical Center; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic treatments and educational support to patients. The ideal candidate will assess and develop treatment programs, supervise therapy assistants, and ensure high standards of patient care.

The position requires a valid Physical Therapy license and strong communication skills. Join us at our award-winning facility in southern West Virginia, where you can make a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid State Physical Therapy License required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides.
• Evaluates and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient satisfaction

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Basic computer knowledge

Critical thinking skills

Proficient time management

Proficiency in English

Education

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

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statistica. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

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