Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week temporary assignment in Long Term Care settings. The role requires providing patient evaluations, planning and delivering treatment, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

The PT will assess mobility deficits, establish goals with patients, and monitor progress. Collaboration with staff and adherence to documentation and safety standards are essential for successful discharge planning and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required.
• TX license or compact license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, differential diagnose, and identify deficits in movement and daily activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain and restore function.
• Ongoing reassessment and discharge planning beginning at the first visit.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff and students per state laws.
• Document clearly and timely in accordance with policies and regulations.

Skills

PT experience

Education

TX license or compact license

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required

License: TX or compact license required

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: None specified

Description:The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnose, and identify deficits in a patient's ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.They will develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.The physical therapist will work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.Essential functions and responsibilities include performing patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.They will establish an individualized plan of care and select treatment techniques that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.Ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment will be conducted regularly.The physical therapist will initiate and manage the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.They will supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.Legible, accurate, and clear documentation will be completed within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.Communication with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team will be essential to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing recognized communication methods.The physical therapist will assess the educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provide education to meet those needs.Participation in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, and workshops, is expected.The physical therapist will actively participate in quality improvement activities.They will provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff while complying with appropriate and approved safety standards.Functions will be performed within the scope of practice as defined by the state's practice act.Other related duties as required and directed will be performed.