PRIDE Health
Local Contract Physical Therapist - $53-57 per hour
PRIDE Health, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28697
PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical TherapistDiscipline:
TherapyStart Date:
11/11/2024Duration:
13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
Local ContractShift: 8hrs Description: Description: A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.Essential Functions:1. Performs clinical assessment to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient. 2. Document, prepare/review and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data. Works in consultation with the physician and as part of an interdisciplinary team.3. Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessments. 4. Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, braces, prosthetic devises and appliances in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs. Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment, appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.5. Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture and learning readiness.6. Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient's needs and desires.7. Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.8. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requestedAbout PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planCancelation protectionReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits
Specialty:
Physical TherapistDiscipline:
TherapyStart Date:
11/11/2024Duration:
13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
Local ContractShift: 8hrs Description: Description: A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.Essential Functions:1. Performs clinical assessment to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient. 2. Document, prepare/review and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data. Works in consultation with the physician and as part of an interdisciplinary team.3. Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessments. 4. Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, braces, prosthetic devises and appliances in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs. Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment, appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.5. Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture and learning readiness.6. Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient's needs and desires.7. Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.8. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requestedAbout PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planCancelation protectionReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits