Physical Therapist PT PRN

Banner Health; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY. This part-time role supports a multidisciplinary rehab team in evaluating and treating patients across Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry units.

You will work weekends once a month (Sat 8:00am-4:30pm and Sun 8:00am-4:30pm) and also cover vacations and sick time during weekdays. You’ll participate in discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the practicing state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop plans of care for varied diagnoses in acute hospital settings.
• Implement and adjust individualized treatment plans with patient-family involvement.
• Document evaluations and treatments per guidelines and time frames.

Skills

Physical Therapy

BLS certification

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Current Wyoming PT license

BLS certification

Job description

## Physical Therapist PT PRNApplylocations: Wyoming Medical Center Central (1233 E Second St)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4448034**Primary City/State:**Casper, Wyoming**Department Name:**Thrpy-Acute-Hosp**Work Shift:**Varied**Job Category:**Clinical CareWe’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work CertificationTM for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals.Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to work with a wide range of patients, from inpatient and outpatient.**Wyoming Medical Cente**r seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. As a **PRN Physical Therapist**, you will work alongside our skilled multidisciplinary Rehab team that is willing to share and learn together. You will evaluate, develop plan of treatment and carry out treatment for a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry. If you're interested in expanding on your skill-set this is the opportunity for you.**PRN Physical Therapist Coverage: 1 weekend shift per month from 8:00am-4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Work during the week to cover vacation and sick time from 8:00am-4:30pm.**Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders. 2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. 3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies. 4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature. 5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs. 6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task. 7. Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department. 8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license. BLS certification required. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.