PRN Physical Therapist PT

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avamere Living in Medford is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our patient-centered rehabilitation team. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, planning goals, and documenting care in accordance with our guidelines, while acting as an advocate for current and prospective patients and collaborating with families and care teams.

You will support staff and students, ensure safety, pursue ongoing education, and help maintain quality outcomes through interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required.
• Current licensure in good standing with regulatory boards.
• Knowledge of Medicare and payer sources.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to patients per licensure.
• Direct and supervise rehab staff and students as applicable.
• Follow safety procedures for patient and staff.
• Expand clinical knowledge through continuing education.
• Complete documentation including evaluations and progress notes.
• Communicate patient status to families and care team.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist PT

PRN help needed Monday through Sunday

Location: Avamere at Three Founatins, 835 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford, Oregon 97504

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Physical Therapist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Associate Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by the Supervisor.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of residents' rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.

Benefits

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.