ID: 47839638 Shift: Days Description: Temporary Physical Therapist needed immediately at rural South Dakota facility. 36 to 40 hours per week- Approx. Case mix of outpatient, inpatient and long term care. Working with a full team of PT, OT, and Speech. Potential for permanent hire if work is mutually acceptable. Nearest airport (90 miles) is Rapid City Regional (RAP), travel to and from airport provided if needed. Housing available for duration of assignment based on availability. Description: Physical Therapist Job Purpose: Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. Job Duties: -Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. -Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. -Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents. -Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications. -Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences. -Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs. -Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. -Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential. -Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. -Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. -Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. -Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements. Position Start Billing string Philip Health Services Guaranteed Hours: 32 Contract Weeks:91