Physical Therapist PRN – NICU

About the Role

Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.

Responsibilities

• Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.
• Practices principles of employee and patient safety in daily job activities.
• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
• Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology.
• Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes opportunities for teaching, including discharge recommendations.
• Discharges patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Oversees the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctorate
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
• Physical Therapist (PT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Physical Therapist – Temporary (PT-TEMP) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Compensation

• Base pay: $35.78 - $66.55/hr

Location