What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation-Physical Therapist *Per Diem position at WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC?
Rehabilitation-Physical Therapist *Per Diem
*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education Required:
- Master’s degree in related field or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
License Required:
- Licensed and registered with the State of Nevada and maintaining license renewal requirements.
Certificate Required:
- Maintains current American Heart Association BLS certification and continuing education requirements per the State of Nevada.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
- Experience preferred.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Treatment Plans
- Evaluates and develops treatment plan for each new patient in a timely manner, within twenty -four hours. (Pediatric-geriatric patients).
- Complies with appropriate paper work requested with Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Comp and Private Insurance for outpatients.
- Able to use EMR/EPIC for acute, swing bed and outpatient care documentation.
Patient Exercise Programs
- Directs and assists patients in all forms of exercising, functional training, manual therapy, gait and other forms of therapy.
Patient Programs
- Demonstrates ability to monitor and revise patient rehabilitation programs as needed.
- Develops, communicates and provides home exercise instructions to patient, care-giver and family members in a professional manner.
- Performs treatment programs in accordance with pre-established protocols/procedures by referring physicians.
Educational Programs
- Conducts and participates in educational programs to other health care workers ln the organization.
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Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who call in sick, take vacation or take a leave of absence.
