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Physical Therapist PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

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Quick overview

The Physical Therapist provides patient assessments, direct care, and individualized treatment planning within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with nurses, physicians, and other therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid state license. Additionally, a BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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Job description

The Physical Therapist functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Provides physical therapy evaluations/treatment to medical/post surgical patients on the Med-Surg and Rehab floor according to policy and procedure and care standards.
Completes documentation and charges in a thorough, concise, and timely manner as established by policy and procedure.
Ability to take direction from others and follow through in an efficient manner.
Ability to communicate well with patients, families, occupational/physical therapists, nurses, physicians and other team members, etc.
Ability to set priorities.
Maintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications.
Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Accountability

Reports to: Therapy Manager, RN Director of ICU, ER and Specialty Services
Supervises: PTA’s, Students

Qualifications

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate Degree as an Physical Therapist
State Licensed or eligible for licensure required
BLS required, if not currently trained, must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire.

Required Physical Demands

Strength (Lift,
Carry,
Push,
Pull): Medium (exerting 11 to 51 pounds of force frequently (patient treatments), 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects or lifting/carrying 2 to 10 pounds constantly
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
Twisting: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Bending/Stooping: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
Sitting/Climbing: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Smelling
Hearing: Yes
Color
Acuity: No
Feeling: Yes
Touching: Yes

Environmental Conditions

Level

High
High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, hot, cold, or wet surroundings, outdoor activities, radiation sources, fumes, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.