Physical Therapist PRN

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); In loco; USD 55.000 - 72.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy for patients in a rehabilitation setting. The role requires documenting findings, adjusting plans as needed, and collaborating with referring physicians to ensure quality care.

Weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required, with minimum commitment of two weekend days per month. The PT will educate patients and families on treatment plans, demonstrate exercises, and ensure

Competenze

• 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting.

Mansioni

• Conducts thorough PT evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers therapy treatments with appropriate documentation.
• Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Documents evaluations, plans, progress notes, and billing information.
• Educates patients and families on plans, exercises, and post-treatment care.
• Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean environment.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates competencies for relevant patient demographics and tailors care.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and risk management policies.
• Adapts to changes professionally, following the chain of command.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Therapy equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Physical Therapist

Position Type: PRN; may cover weekdays, weekends and holidays. Minimum PRN requirements are: coverage of at least 2 weekend days per month.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

• Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
• Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
• Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
• Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
• Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
• Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required