PT, Physical Therapist - Marshall Outpatient Physical Therapy - PRN

PT, Physical Therapist - Marshall Outpatient Physical Therapy - PRN at Christus Health summary:

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and implements therapy care for assigned patients while adhering to professional practice standards. They evaluate patient progress, determine appropriate interventions and equipment, and coordinate with physicians as needed. This role requires a licensed PT with relevant education to provide technical therapy services in an outpatient setting on a per diem basis.

Description

Summary:

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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Keywords:

physical therapy, patient assessment, therapy care planning, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, licensed physical therapist, treatment evaluation, clinical decision making, therapy equipment, patient progress monitoring