What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN position at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic?
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Description
SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans while the Physical Therapist Assistant follows these devised treatment plans. Physical Therapists (Physical Therapy Assistants) develop (collaborate), synthesize and use evidence-based physical therapy practices to ensure the highest quality of care and superior outcomes for patients.
Position Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Description
SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans while the Physical Therapist Assistant follows these devised treatment plans. Physical Therapists (Physical Therapy Assistants) develop (collaborate), synthesize and use evidence-based physical therapy practices to ensure the highest quality of care and superior outcomes for patients.
Position Requirements
- Deliver the highest care optimizing superior clinical outcomes
- Prioritize patient care and provide directed patient care
- Evaluate patient case history, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions to determine patient potential for rehabilitation
- Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals defined by patients' capacity and tolerance and in accordance with physician orders
- Administer and advance treatment programs with specific goals defined by patients and the Physical Therapist which are based on tolerance and in accordance with physician orders (Physical Therapy Assistant)
- Educate patients on treatment programs and progress
- Document and record patient’s condition and provide continuing updates
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program (Physical Therapist) OR graduate of an accredited program (Physical Therapy Assistant)
- Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist OR Registered Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current BLS certification
- Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough understanding of injury treatment and prevention
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds at a time
- Must be able to carry, pull, push, and lift equipment necessary for care
- Ability to multi-task and possess excellent judgement
- Work with a team approach and be a team player
- Maintain tact while working with a variety of injuries
- Communicate compassionately with patients
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