Rehab Physical Therapist - PRN (Weekends)

PRN Physical Therapist

Location: Kenosha

Join Our Compassionate Care Team! Are you a dedicated and compassionate PT seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha is a dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

Job Description:

• Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease
• Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and establishes plan of care
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and modifies as necessary
• Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans in accordance with Hospital requirements and established guidelines
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
• Prepares plans for discharge
• Coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to support staff
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress
• Completes and files patient documentation in a timely manner
• Attends and participates in the weekly team conference
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization

Requirements:

• Two years direct patient physical therapy care and treatment experience preferred
• Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required
• Basic Life Support Certification required

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time
• Both gross and precise motor functions
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard