Physical Therapist – Patient-Centered Rehab & Growth

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, WY is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide PT services per APTA and Wyoming standards. You will evaluate patients, establish and oversee care plans to restore function and improve quality of life.

The role involves safe practice, documentation, collaboration with the care team, and participation in area meetings. Requires Master’s/Doctorate in PT, Wyoming licensure, and BLS; prior PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a nationally accredited school of physical therapy program.
• Maintain current State of Wyoming licensure through the State Board of Physical Therapy or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Previous physical therapist experience, preferred
• BLS, required.
• Central Registry, required.

Responsibilities

• Practice in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care according to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Establish with the patient appropriate and realistic short and long term functional goals.
• Administer effective and appropriate treatment interventions that are individualized and adjusted to the needs of each patient for the purpose of meeting their functional goals.
• Select and use appropriate, accepted, standardized tests and outcome measures to assess the results of interventions administered.
• Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with patients, caregivers and fellow healthcare team members to promote optimal healthcare delivery and progress toward the patient’s functional goals.
• Complete documentation related to physical therapy practice in an appropriate, legible and timely manner that is consistent with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise assistive personnel and students in a manner that assures safe and efficient care.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
• Attend scheduled area daily huddle (TCU at SGH, IP, OP, HH)
• Provide patient care as assigned and according to established standard work maintaining 75% productivity.
• Evaluate new patients, establish plan of care and document patient goals according to the designated method and timeline once the order is submitted.
• Participate in the goal presentation to review goals with new patient.
• Perform daily treatment as appropriate to each patient's abilities, needs, and goals.
• Represent the best interests of patients as appropriate at patient/family care conferences and IDT meetings.
• Complete home evaluations for patients as necessary.
• Complete patient care documentation (Evaluation, treatment order, daily notes, progress notes and discharge summaries) in a timely fashion.
• Make corrections to documentation within twenty-four hours of notification.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment & evaluation

Treatment implementation

Planning & organization

Computer skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Wyoming licensure or ability to obtain

BLS certification

Central Registry

Job description

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, WY is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide PT services per APTA and Wyoming standards. You will evaluate patients, establish and oversee care plans to restore function and improve quality of life.

The role involves safe practice, documentation, collaboration with the care team, and participation in area meetings. Requires Master’s/Doctorate in PT, Wyoming licensure, and BLS; prior PT experience preferred.