Travel Physical Therapist - per week

Certification Details

AHA BLS Job Details

Administers and directs support staff to administer patient treatment as prescribed by a physician.

Participates in programs to enhance the quality of patient care and other department functions.

Provides mentorship to new employees and student clinical instruction.

Responsible for 100% patient care and performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies.

Performs evaluation and establishes treatment plans based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs in compliance with hospital licensing and accreditation standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Provides effective therapy treatments.

Delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities appropriately.

Provides safe and comprehensive discharge planning.

Meets department standards for individual productivity.

Provides thorough, timely, professional, and consistent patient care documentation through HED.

Documents evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per department policies.

Adheres to number of treatments/authorized treatments.

Provides appropriate, timely, and professional report writing to physicians.

Updates weekly goals and SOAP notes per department policy.

Documentation demonstrates minimal to no grammatical errors or typos.

Provides clear documentation for missed treatments and gaps in treatment.

Documentation indicates medical necessity and clinical progression towards safe and comprehensive discharge.

Demonstrates competency in utilizing all reports to manage caseload proactively.

Utilizes resources to assist with patient flow as applicable.

Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.

Participates in special department programs.

Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.

Communicates positively, appropriately, and timely with patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, and physicians.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Completes annual health, safety, compliance reviews and any department/hospital specific requirements within expected timeframe.

Reports unsafe conditions and adheres to hospital and department safety and compliance policies and procedures.

Understands importance of immediately reporting on-the-job injuries.

Wears identification badge at all times ensuring it can be read.

Accepts responsibility for own work; develops trust and credibility with peers, supervisors, and customers.

Maintains sound judgment and reasoning; analyzes problems or procedures and selects correct course of action.

Treats co-workers as teammates; accepts and supports team decisions and roles of others.

Monitors own work to ensure quality; participates in continuous quality improvement.

Engages in opportunities to learn and grow by participating in training and educational programs.

Acknowledges each person in a friendly contact and offers assistance as needed.

Provides enhanced level of service by taking immediate action in addressing customer requests, needs, and concerns.

Uses pleasant and appropriate tone and positive verbal, nonverbal, and written communication at all times.

Answers telephone by identifying department and name; asks 'How may I help you?'

Treats everyone with courtesy and respect; works together to improve customer service. Job Requirements

Successful completion of curriculum and internship.

Basic Physical Therapy skills.

College level writing and oral communication skills.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients serviced.

Requires effective communication skills in dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.

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