Spectrum Healthcare Services, a healthcare staffing agency is recruiting for a temporary Physical Therapist for a facility in South Point, OH.

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long-term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy.
• Performs accurate and timely QI scoring.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team.
• Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Documents goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on admission of the patient and provides updates regularly.

Position Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Length: Until approx June 10, 2023, but maybe longer
• Target Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00a-4:30p
• Weekly Hours: 40 hrs guaranteed
• Pay Rate: $50.00 hr.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist (PT) therapy program
• Must have at least 1 yr of experience
• Current OH license
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills