Physical Therapist-Inpatient; PRN

Overview

Physical Therapist-Inpatient (PRN/As Needed) -  at Rockdale Medical Center. Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Reports to:

Rehabilitation Manager. FLSA:
Non-exempt.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application using equipment, physical agents, moist/hot/cold packs, ultrasound machines, electrical stimulation, low level laser, dry needling, and iontophoresis.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Ensures that patient care environment is safe, clean, and hazard-free. Practices standard infection prevention measures, cleans treatment area/equipment, bag & tag procedures, biohazard materials management, supply management, tagging malfunctioning equipment, etc.
• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  Employee shall endeavor to provide a superior Patient Experience.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. Licensure in the State of Georgia is required.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).

Licenses: Licensure in the State of Georgia is required.

Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.