Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist PRN

*This; Stuart (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

PRN Clinical in Stuart, VA seeks a PRN Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to deliver direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and develop individualized treatment plans. The role is essential to operations and patient care, with shifts that require reporting regardless of weather conditions.

Candidate must hold a CAPTE-accredited DPT or ACOTE-accredited MOT/OTD, possess CPR certification, and have roughly 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from CAPTE-accredited program
• MOT/OTD from ACOTE-accredited program (for Occupational Therapist)
• 1 year of related experience (recommended)
• CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Initiates PT/OT services upon referral with appropriate diagnosis.
• Develops treatment plans including short- and long-term goals.
• Regularly assesses patient progress and adjusts plans accordingly.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately for chart audits.

Job description

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Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist PRN

PRN Clinical Stuart, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2010

Salary Range: $50.00 To $55.00 Hourly

**Occupational therapist may also be considered**

Position General Summary:

Physical Therapists develop individualized treatment plans based on the evaluation of patients. Physical Therapists provide direct patient care and delegate appropriately to support staff. Physical Therapists provide ongoing direction to patient care and evaluate outcomes. This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiates Physical Therapy services upon referral with appropriate diagnosis.
• Develops treatment plans including short- and long-term goals.
• Regularly assesses patient progress status through short-term goal appraisal.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for specific populations.
• Documents timely and accurately (to include initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries), and meets requirements of chart audit or third-party review.
• Provides and monitors care to determine the appropriate outcomes.
• Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, and readiness to learn, and integrates needs into plan of care.
• Provides appropriate patient care and clinical information for continuing care based on the patients’ needs as needed from time of admission to time of discharge.
• Provides appropriate patient care and clinical information to other health care professionals for continuing care.
• Demonstrates a concern for efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Facility General Responsibilities:

• Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
• Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
• Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet
• Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
• Must interact with physicians, guest, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Sound understanding of physical therapy dynamics and work flow
• Sound understanding of physical therapy practice
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Good Communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with all age groups
• Versatile knowledge of basic computer skills with a preferred skill set of Information Technology, iCloud capabilities and Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform under stress and cope with difficult situations
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Continued practice of good stewardship as a representative member of the physical therapy department as well as the hospital unit as a whole
• Must be able to work as a functioning member of the various team situations that a healthcare setting demands

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications:

Physical Therapist:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree from CAPTE-accredited program
• Valid VAPhysical Therapy License (OR if licensed out of state, willing to obtain an active VA State License)
• 1 year of previous related experience (recommended)
• CPR certification required

Occupational Therapist:

• Master’s Degree (MOT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Degree from ACOTE-accredited program
• Valid VAOccupational Therapy License (OR if licensed out of state, willing to obtain an active VA State License)
• 1 year of previous related experience (recommended)
• CPR certification required

Working Conditions:

Physical therapy staff spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, lifting, and standing; therefore, they must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury. Physical therapy staff must be able to work accurately around frequent interruptions. Physical therapy staff may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases and must be prepared for such instances and take proper precautions at all times. In addition, physical therapy staff may have to care for patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Physical Requirements / Demands:

• Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without hindrance; requires a full range of body motion
• Visual acuity; normal range of hearing

Statement of Non-Inclusivity:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.