Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Ogden, Utah seeks a Physical Therapist for a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation assignment. The role focuses on delivering PT services to diverse patient populations during day shifts, with 8-hour shifts.

Requires one year of inpatient rehab experience, current PT license, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. In this role you will evaluate, plan care, document thoroughly, and supervise PT assistants and students.

Qualifications

• Current state Physical Therapist license required.
• Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent physical therapy services including treatment.
• Performs subjective and objective evaluation according to diagnosis, past history, and physician referral.
• Develops a plan of care with goals based on patient evaluation.
• Maintains documentation for each patient in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and staff regarding patient needs and goals.
• Supervises all services provided by PT assistants, aides, office staff and students.
• Participates in continuing education and quality improvement processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

One-year experience

Education

PT license

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist

Specialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: One (1) year experience required; previous inpatient rehabilitation experience highly recommended

License: Current state Physical Therapist license required; Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact preferred

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Must-Have: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Description:Maintains current knowledge of standard physical therapy practices for various patient populations.Provides competent services including treatment.Performs subjective and objective evaluation according to diagnosis, past history, and physician referral while developing a plan of care with appropriate goals and objectives based on patient evaluation.Effectively maintains established department productivity standards.Maintains appropriate documentation for each patient in a complete, thorough, and timely manner in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements.May assist in preparing patient billing in an accurate and timely manner.Appropriately communicates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding patient needs, abilities, and goals.Ensures smooth departmental operations.Effectively utilizes rehabilitation services with optimum patient care and response.Responsible for all aspects of patient care and education for assigned patients.Supervises all services provided by physical therapy assistants, aides, office staff, and students.Ensures consistent high-quality patient care.Participates in continuing education opportunities in accordance with established guidelines.Seeks opportunities for new and continual learning.Actively participates in the quality improvement process.Maintains and operates physical therapy equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.Responsible for outcome input and continual improvement of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.May assist with departmental operational oversight, including schedules, mentoring, and supplies.Actively participates in program development and strategies to enhance the physical therapy program referral base and department goals.