Physical Therapist PRN FLT

Job description

The Physical Therapist PRN is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise physical therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students. Job Standards and Performance Expectations: - Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… - Evaluation and treatments are appropriate for diagnosis, age group, patient's physical and mental status and are performed and accurately documented for each patient as evidenced by chart review. - A Plan of Care which contains; functional assessment, treatment plan, frequency/ duration of care, timed/measurable Goals, and a prognosis or expected end of care. - Evaluations are completed and documented within 48 hours of the patient's visit per chart review. - Patient care is documented within 24 hours of the patient's visit, utilizing approved hospital and departmental abbreviations, reflecting patient response to treatment, progress towards goals and any...