Physical Therapist PRN Days

St. Francis Hospital MemphisSaint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.Physical Therapist PRN Days With Weekend Rotation Position SummaryEvaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.ResponsibilityResponds to physician orders for physical therapy.

Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.

Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.

Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.

Develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.

Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.EducationRequired:

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical TherapyExperiencePreferred:

2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare settingCertificationRequired:

State Licensure2403013308