Sigma
Physical Therapist
Sigma, Pella, Iowa, United States, 50219
279722- Physical Therapist - Pella, IA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.
Shift : Mon-Fri DAYSSummary:
Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy for modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis
Responsibilities:
Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited toAssessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.Directing physical therapy treatment.Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.Determining priority needs for physical therapyReporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.May train patient in the use of prosthetic deviceIdentifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.Participates in discharge planning for patient.Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.Participates in peer consultation process.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Current Iowa Physical Therapy licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.Previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.Strong written and verbal skills.Basic computer knowledge.Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.
Shift : Mon-Fri DAYSSummary:
Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy for modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis
Responsibilities:
Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited toAssessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.Directing physical therapy treatment.Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.Determining priority needs for physical therapyReporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.May train patient in the use of prosthetic deviceIdentifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.Participates in discharge planning for patient.Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.Participates in peer consultation process.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Current Iowa Physical Therapy licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.Previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.Strong written and verbal skills.Basic computer knowledge.Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.