Physical Therapist, PRN

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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
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
• Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit)
• 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

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

Regular

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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