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PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRN

The Methodist Hospitals

Merrillville, INFull-timePosted 6mo agoStill listed today

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Location
Merrillville, IN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Physical TherapistCertified Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Methodist Hospitals is hiring a PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRN. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages who have experienced loss of function, balance, coordination, endurance, pain, or wounds/burns due to various medical conditions. This role involves creating individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and collaborating with patients and their families to enhance independence.

Key focus areas include Design and implement treatment plans based on assessment findings, Document assessments and interventions accurately and timely, and Educate patients and family members.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Physical Therapy, Licensed Physical Therapist, and Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation. Important skills include Oral Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Growth And Development Principles, and Patient Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oral CommunicationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityGrowth and Development PrinciplesPatient SafetyPatient Care

Qualifications

Bachelor's Physical TherapyLicensed Physical TherapistCertified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation1 Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapy

Full job description

Overview Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered loss of upper, lower extremities function, balance, coordination, endurance, or present with pain, or wounds/burns due to illnesses, trauma, or surgery. This position creates a treatment plan based on assessment findings and works with patients and families to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

  • Designs and implements treatment plans based on assessment findings.

  • Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.

  • Educates patients and family members.

  • Evaluates patients muscle strength, ROM, endurance, balance, pain, skin integrity and overall function level.

  • Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.

  • Supervises PT and PTA students as needed.

  • Supervises PTA and Aides as needed. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.

  • Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span.

  • Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.

  • Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.

  • Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families needs first.

  • Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors Physical Therapy Required

  • 1 Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapy Preferred

  • Licensed Physical Therapist

  • Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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