Physical Therapist - PRN

Vetted Solutions; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide care in a hospital setting in Edwardsville, IL. The role focuses on evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and addressing discharge needs and equipment requirements.

You will educate families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure thorough documentation as patients transition through leaves and PTO. A PT license is required; a Bachelor's degree is required with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Physical Therapist license required.
• No prior experience necessary; supervision experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, including making specialist referrals when necessary.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency and appropriate intervention.
• Complete accurate documentation per departmental policies.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations for physical therapy services.

Skills

PT License

Pediatric care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Role Overview

This PRN Physical Therapist position focuses on providing pediatric care at a hospital setting, mainly covering developmental patients during staff leaves, PTO, and transitions. The role involves evaluating and developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and considering discharge needs, functional status, and equipment requirements.

This PRN Physical Therapist position focuses on providing pediatric care at a hospital setting, mainly covering developmental patients during staff leaves, PTO, and transitions. The role involves evaluating and developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and considering discharge needs, functional status, and equipment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, including making specialist referrals when necessary.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency and appropriate intervention.
• Complete accurate documentation per departmental policies.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations for physical therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Physical Therapist License required.
• No prior experience necessary; supervision experience not required.

This role is essential for maintaining high-quality pediatric care and supporting the healthcare team in a renowned children's hospital, emphasizing comprehensive patient evaluation, collaboration, and documentation.