AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified PT in Morton, Washington, 98356! Pay Information $1,802 per week About The Position ID: 49760591 Shift: Dayshift - 5-8's or 4-10's with weekend coverage every 5 weeks. Description: Arbor Health, Morton Hospital is looking for an exceptional Physical Therapist to join our team.Physical Therapy's primary focus is on patients with neuro-muscular, skeletal, and developmental disorders and evaluating the level of function related to these disorders. This leads to the selection and implementation of appropriate therapeutic procedures to maintain, improve, or restore these functions. Physical therapy incorporates a broad spectrum of activities such as direct patient care, multidisciplinary interchange, supervision of PTA's and Rehab Aide, mentoring, research, and community service. It also accepts responsibility for education at many levels, assisting in the recruitment of rehab personnel, and working within ethical standards of practice for the welfare of patients and its' own members.The physical and treats patients referred for physical therapy.Directs and assists patients in a program of strength and flexibility exercises, muscle re-education, transfers, balance training, gait training, pain relief and orthotic/prosthetic use.Performs physical therapy treatments using such physical modalities as heat, cold, water, massage, manual techniques, joint mobilization, electrical stimulation, and other modalities as per training.Required education and experienceCurrent Physical Therapist, Washington state license in good standing certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.Graduate of an approved PT program with a BS PT, MPT, MS PT or DPT may be required.Two years' experience preferred in outpatient setting, one year inpatient or SNF preferred. New graduates accepted.Understanding of physical therapy modalities and procedures. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and other health care providers.Primary job responsibilitiesEvaluation ability to assess a patient's condition in order to initiate appropriate treatment, or change existing treatment plan. Uses the department forms, protocols, and programs to complete evaluation. Appropriately delegates to Physical Therapist Assistant. Is consistently aware of patient's status. Seeks additional needed information from MD, other staff, family etc. Demonstrates ongoing evaluation through reassessment with appropriate changes documented and implemented. Makes appropriate referrals as needed. Able to treat on land as well as in an aquatic environment.Patient ability to instruct a patient to achieve maximum compliance with treatment program. Question patient for understanding of program. Generally speaks in terms appropriate to patient's understanding. Consistently documents program given to patient. Is familiar with the stages of growth and development as well as normal signs of aging and provides appropriate care. Competency is provided through professional education, experience and training, continuing education program, in-service and literature.Progression of ability to progress patient treatment to achieve optimal results in a minimal amount of time. Schedules frequency and duration of treatments appropriately. Displays realistic outlook when determining the number of treatments necessary for patient. Sets timely goals and communicates them to the patient so they can understand their progress.Patient ability to progress and maintain continuity of patient care. Once patient given to PTA, follows patient at least weekly. Tries to keep patient on their own or one PTA s schedule once initial evaluation is done.MD ability to communicate with physicians regarding patients and the health care system. Consistently communicates patient's condition to physician with appropriate documentation. Occasionally attends care conferences.Individual own performance and identified supervisory needs. Participates in the fieldwork education process. Fits patients, adjusts and trains in use and care of orthoses, prosthesis and assistive devices. Performs department orientation to other Rehabilitation staff when assigned.Training and at least one continuing education experience during the appraisal year, either in-house or an outside offering. Competency is provided through professional education, experience and training, continuing education programs, in-service and literature.Participates in revision of policies and procedures throughout Lucidoc. Review and revisions are completed within the time frame allowed by document management program.Is responsible for own patient case load regarding follow-up with front office on scheduling, troubleshooting insurance issues, reminder phone calls, etc.Ensures equipment is being maintained by reporting malfunction to Rehabilitation Services Manager.Assists in providing interpretation of therapy referrals, staff care, and preforms other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Services Manager.Appropriate Documentation and Quality care as required. Maintains records required by clinical setting, third party payors, and regulatory agencies. Performs continuing quality improvement activities and program evaluation using predetermined criteria and adapting program to elicit the best possible patient outcomes.Standard for portrayal of mission and valuesEmployee demonstrates and fosters the Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 values of achievement, creativity and innovation, teamwork, quality, and integrity.Employee demonstrates and fosters the mission of Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 to provide our highest level of compassionate, diligent and professional medical care.Is cooperative and supportive to others within the department and hospital providing care and services.Treats individuals including patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient families, physicians, volunteers, visitors and others with respect, dignity and fairness.Behaves professionally and ethically in all interactions with patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patients' families, physicians volunteers, and others.Is consistently courteous to patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient s families, physicians, volunteers and others; greets individuals and provides assistance and direction in an attentive and helpful manner.Willingly strives at continuous quality improvement to achieve quality work the first time every time.Is willing to learn new procedures and develop new skills for the purpose of improving quality of care and services.Willingly participates as a member of work team(s) supporting the goals and objectives of the department and the district.When answering the telephone, is courteous to caller, clearly identifies department, name and takes a message or directs calls as necessary in a helpful manner. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91 8922225EXPPLAT About Infojini Healthcare At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is. Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services. Our global footprints are spread over 26 locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals. Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need. At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff. Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months. Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy. Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs - per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks). 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