Harriman, TN, 37748, USA
1 day ago
Physical Therapist
Overview Physical Therapist PRN/OCC, Day shift Position Summary: Under general direction, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. While maintaining a patient load, assumes additional responsibility of program development, staff training and orientation, and consultation in area of expertise for fellow staff members. Recruiter: Brittany Partello || bpartell@CovHlth.com || (865) 374-5363 Responsibilities + Clinical practice – including evaluation and treatment of patients + Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice. + Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios + Involves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning. + Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served. + Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff. + Assists with training, orientation and supervision of support staff. + Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned students. + Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits. + Meets established target for + Quality/outcome measures + Service/patient satisfaction measures + Financial/productivity measures + Growth/patients-per-day measures + Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to: + Supervision of support staff + Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA) + Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc. + Complete partnering activities per established targets per month. + Physician office visits + Community lectures/volunteer + Case Manager visits/marketing + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. + Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience preferred. Professional organization membership preferred. Good communication skills required Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee Physical Therapy License. BLS required. Apply/Share Job Title Physical Therapist ID 3916826 Facility Roane Medical Center Department Name PNOC ROANE COUNTY
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