Physical Therapist, PRN

CareRing Health; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care agency is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic services aimed at enhancing client rehabilitation potential. The role involves assessing client needs, delivering prescribed therapy, and working collaboratively with the health care team. Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapy License and have at least one year of clinical experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this entry-level role.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Able to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments.
• Deliver direct therapeutic services.
• Evaluate equipment needs for clients.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records.
• Consult with Agency staff on care plans.
• Consults with Agency staff on goals and outcomes; participates in conferences and in‑service programs.
• Delivers services according to standards of treatment effective for client conditions.
• Assists with development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with staff and physician.
• Consults with Nurse Case Manager and others regarding discharge planning and notices when discharge imminent.
• Maintains clinical records promptly and thoroughly.
• Develops and instructs staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates designated OASIS items at discharge for coordination of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Critical thinking skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Current Physical Therapy License

Graduated from approved physical therapy program

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist, PRN

Company: CareRing Health

Overview

The Physical Therapist provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level, including designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
• Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.
• Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program.
• Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes; participates in clinical conferences and/or in‑service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions.
• Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician.
• Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notifies the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress.
• Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License.
• Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One‑year clinical experience.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Home Health Care Services

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