PRN Physical Therapist - Piedmont Ortho
The Physical Therapist is a registered professional who evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of physical therapy upon referral by the physician. He/she will deliver services consistent with Rehabilitation Services policies and procedures. Prior work experience with orthopedics is preferred.
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited program. Successful completion of appropriate Connect Care training modules for position/location.
Licensure, Registration, or Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in state of South Carolina. Rehab Services encourages participation in advanced clinical practice.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses seen in Physical Therapy with prior experience in orthopedics.
Performs accurate evaluations, tests, and measurements. Documentation should reflect the need for skilled intervention and continued need for therapeutic services.
Identifies short and long-term goals, rehabilitation potential, and estimates necessary length of Physical Therapy intervention.
Selects appropriate therapeutic procedures and treatment diagnosis that supports medical necessity therefore maximizing patient outcomes.
Consults with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to design the plan of care and goals.
Demonstrates basic skill level in the delivery of Physical Therapy procedures.
Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis and revises goals and treatment plans as indicated.
Participates in discharge planning.
Teaches and communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to achieve Physical Therapy goals.
Documents all aspects of assessment planning and treatment in the medical record in a timely and quality manner. Ensures adequacy of physician's orders and appropriateness of diagnosis.
Completes patient charges in a timely/accurate manner. Understands CPT codes and regulations associated with them to include - the 8 minute rule; non-timed procedures; appropriate use of group; and modifiers.
Adheres to Bon Secours Mercy Health rules, regulations and policies; assists in monitoring quality improvement, infection control and safety standards. Notifies director/supervisor of problems with current processes and helps to develop and implement corrective action to ensure departmental effectiveness.
Participate in inter and intra-departmental in-service training; Alerts Supervisor of problems identified with departmental processes and assists in rectifying problems and creating new processes as indicated; attends meetings as requested by Supervisor.
Attends staff meeting/huddles for the purpose of revising policy, discussing problems, continuing education, etc. Willing to participates in task forces or other hospital-wide committees as requested by Director/Supervisor. Acts as a liaison between other departments, medical staff, etc.
Achieves and maintains BLS certification
Adheres to Bon Secours Mercy Health rehab professional behavior policy.
May require local travel
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com