Physical Therapist (PRN)

Emerald Healthcare; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist (PRN) to join their team in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role involves planning and implementing physical therapy services in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality patient care, and monitoring treatment progress. Ideal candidates should be graduates from accredited programs and are encouraged to apply for this opportunity where they can make a difference.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure in Nebraska required.
• Flexible work hours preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements physical therapy services.
• Evaluates patients and develops care programs.
• Consults with physicians on treatment goals.

Skills

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduated from an APTA accredited physical therapy school

Job description

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Summary

The Physical Therapist plans, organizes and implements physical therapy services in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility and as may be coordinated by the Director of Rehabilitation to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is delivered.

• Screens, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements patient/resident care programs through the utilization of selected physical therapy techniques.
• Applies selected muscle, nerve and joint, and functional ability tests to assist physicians and other health personnel in determining treatment diagnosis, prognosis and patient/resident progress.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and/or orthotic devises and recommends modifications to orthotics or prosthetics.
• Participates in conferences, consultations, Facility Care Plan meetings, as needed, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon patient/resident discharge.
• Consults with physicians concerning goals and treatment plans, and monitors the presence of any contradictions to treatment.
• Adhering to regulatory guidelines ensures all physical therapy documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures and meets requirements for third party payer documentation and reimbursement.
• Participates in quality improvement studies and monitors program evaluation indicators as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Working with the Director of Rehabilitation, provides oversight and direction of the Physical Therapist Assistants, Techs, and Volunteers and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient/resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Shall ensure that all employees under their direct supervision receive training in and comply with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. As a supervisor, must administer appropriate disciplinary action for violations in the above in consultation with the Director of Rehabilitation and facility Administrator.
  
  
  

Summary

The Physical Therapist plans, organizes and implements physical therapy services in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility and as may be coordinated by the Director of Rehabilitation to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is delivered.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Screens, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements patient/resident care programs through the utilization of selected physical therapy techniques.
• Applies selected muscle, nerve and joint, and functional ability tests to assist physicians and other health personnel in determining treatment diagnosis, prognosis and patient/resident progress.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and/or orthotic devises and recommends modifications to orthotics or prosthetics.
• Participates in conferences, consultations, Facility Care Plan meetings, as needed, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon patient/resident discharge.
• Consults with physicians concerning goals and treatment plans, and monitors the presence of any contradictions to treatment.
• Adhering to regulatory guidelines ensures all physical therapy documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures and meets requirements for third party payer documentation and reimbursement.
• Participates in quality improvement studies and monitors program evaluation indicators as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Working with the Director of Rehabilitation, provides oversight and direction of the Physical Therapist Assistants, Techs, and Volunteers and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient/resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Shall ensure that all employees under their direct supervision receive training in and comply with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. As a supervisor, must administer appropriate disciplinary action for violations in the above in consultation with the Director of Rehabilitation and facility Administrator.
  
  
  

Other Duties

The Physical Therapist currently supervises Physical Therapist Assistant(s), Rehab Tech(s), and students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited physical therapy school and eligible for licensure in the state in which the program is located.
• Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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