Job Description

Overview

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Client is a Strategic Sourcing Services company specializing in capability optimization rapid value generation and creating solutions for sustained results.

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: Liberty Township OH 45069

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Shift: MF 73:30 M/W/F and 106:30 Tues/Thurs

Job Description:

• Evaluate plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function prevent disability reduce pain and return the patient to his/her maximum function.

• Follow The Christ Hospital and department approved policies related to documentation attendance education etc.

• Show respect and courtesy to all staff patients and visitors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation ROM functional strength and palpation and documents findings objectively and appropriately.

• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis status and goals. Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first followup visit.

• Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients functional goals diagnosis prognosis learning ability of the patient/caregiver physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle.

• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.

• Evaluates for needed equipment and followup if indicated.

• Completes plan of care and faxes to MD when required before first followup visit.

Reassessment:

• Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.

• Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM MMT girth measurements functional assessment special tests gait analysis etc.

• Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit or indicates goals are still appropriate based on objective measures.

• Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.

• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.

• Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.

• Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.

• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately. Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.

• Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals. Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.

• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results treatment plans/goals proper body mechanics and home exercises and completes patientfamily education record.

• Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.

• Aware of and accommodating to walkins throughout the day.

• May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience:

• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year outpatient experience will consider new grad.

Education

Required Education:

• Degree in physical therapy from approved APTA school.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.

• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity

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