Physical Therapist, Weekend Team

Physical Therapist, Weekend Team role at Erlanger

A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.

• Required: Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

• Required: Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills

• Required: Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure.
• Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Required: Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit).
• Required: Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).

• Provides physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient.
• Provides age-appropriate treatment.
• Participates in team meetings and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.
• Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
• Maintains accurate written reports.
• Participates in the on‑call rotation for weekends and holidays.
• Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Participates in community education.
• Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.

Regular

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care