What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Staff Physical Therapist position at Centura Health Corporation - 1000 Lincoln St?
Certification Details
- State LicensureJob Details
- Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education.
- Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient.
- Evaluates patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.
- Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular conditions.
- Performs a variety of best practice and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient.
- Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning.
- Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources.
- Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans including specific goals and activities, reassessing and modifying plans as necessary based on patient's current level of function and makes appropriate disposition recommendations.
- Documents all patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory / third party payer requirements.Job Requirements
- Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred.Schedule Information
- Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'.
- Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.Unit Specific Information
- Acts as a resource for new staff members and co-workers by sharing information and providing education.Additional Details
- Adheres to professional code of ethics (APTA) and to all accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
- Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
- Consistently demonstrates flexibility as evidenced by floating to other areas or sites and is agreeable to work flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evening hours necessary to meet the needs of the patient and the department.
