Physical Therapist PRN Inpatient Rehab

TieTalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess and implement rehabilitation programs for patients. The role requires collaboration with physicians, effective communication, and adherence to ethical practices. Candidates must have a relevant degree and licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors in Physical Therapy required.
• Physical Therapist license and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy treatment plans and evaluates patient progress.
• Documents treatment sessions and adheres to ethical business practices.
• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Customer Service Focus

Team Orientation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Masters in Physical Therapy

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Job description

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Job Summary:

The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and are rendered in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
   • Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
   • Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patients towards goals
   • Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
   • Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
   • Provides discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources as appropriate
   • Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services
2. Patient Assessment
   • In collaboration with the physician, responsible for establishing and evaluating treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans related to physical therapy needs
   • Establishes a plan of care with the patient and/or family
   • Develops realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and/or family goals
3. Documentation
   • Documents evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
   • Documents each treatment session according to protocols
   • Completes and submits family education, discharge, and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
4. General Requirements
   • Adheres to ethical business practices, maintaining high standards of integrity and honesty
   • Works collaboratively, embracing diversity
   • Maintains patient confidentiality
   • Maintains attendance and punctuality per policy
   • Adheres to dress code, including wearing ID badge
   • Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
   • Participates in staff meetings, process improvement, and other activities
   • Organizes workload efficiently
   • Uses materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively
   • Observes infection prevention precautions
5. Customer Service
   • Strives for industry leadership through innovation and service
   • Applies AIDET principles in all patient interactions
   • Creates a positive environment for co-workers and patients, treating everyone with respect and fostering teamwork
   • Implements service recovery principles appropriately
6. Professional Development
   • Participates in professional and mandatory education activities
   • Completes core and annual competencies timely
   • Maintains licensure through required education
   • Participates in orientation and training of new employees
   • Completes all hospital and system mandatory requirements

Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Minimum Education:

Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor

Experience and Skills:

Minimum experience requirements are not specified. Essential skills include effective communication, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills.