prn ip registry phyiscal therapist, reg - Vincennes, IN , USA, United States - Good Samaritan

Description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

(These statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.)

1. Performs patient evaluations to determine patient deficits and need for therapy.
2. Develops an individualized patient plan of care, physical therapy interventions and expected outcomes based on the evaluation and documents findings.
3. Implements or supervises the patient treatment within the established plan of care.
4. Evaluates or reassesses patient progress towards established goals.
5. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Techs on rotation.
6. Assists in discharge planning including communication to the patient, family and other health care professionals.
7. Exercises the skills, safeguards and professional conduct of a Physical Therapist.
8. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
9. Participates and reports in weekly patient conference with current patient progress and discharge planning with team staff members.
10. Performs home assessments as coordinated and assigned by the therapy supervisor.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Responsible for reporting breakdown of necessary support services to supervisor.
2. Assist in orienting staff members.
3. Supervise PT /PTA clinical students, teen volunteers and shadow students.
4. Assist with departmental Performance Improvement Program and maintain FIM certification.
5. Maintain adequate supplies, assist in keeping department clean and ready for patient treatment.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. Attend appropriate continuing education courses. State licensure.
• Experience: Clinical experience from a school of physical therapy.

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

About the Team

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.