Physical Therapist PRN Baptist Health Walker

Baptist Health; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will work with patients facing various physical challenges, conducting thorough evaluations and crafting tailored treatment plans aimed at achieving optimal recovery. You'll demonstrate your expertise in using specialized equipment while ensuring a supportive and compliant treatment environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a collaborative healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a positive healing atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.
• Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans with specific goals.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of profession-specific equipment.
• Provides patient/family education and maintains compliance with policies.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Plan Development

Patient Education

Equipment Maintenance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Physical Therapist role includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions toward achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, the physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives and treats accordingly.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
• Provides care as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her practicing location(s). Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all patients and coworkers.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.

Qualifications

Education/Training:Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.

Licensure/Certification:Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Alabama. Temporary permit acceptable. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:None.