Physical Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem

Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday - Day Time Coverage

Job Description:

Contributes to the Hospitals mission by performing a comprehensive patient evaluation and establishing a working diagnosis to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully treating patients with a variety of orthopedic and medical diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: Masters degree in Physical Therapy

Education Preferred: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Experience Required: Clinical experience in an inpatient setting

Experience Preferred: At least three months as an inpatient physical therapist. Previous inpatient exposure as an aide or on clinical affiliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes
• Reevaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care
• Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports
• Communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing, and case managers as well as patients and their families
• Participates in discharge planning and staff meetings

Inpatient Physical Therapy Position

*This is an inpatient position.

*Winchester Hospital is a community hospital with 220 beds. Seasoned clinicians and new grads encouraged to apply; mentorship available as needed.

*Great work-life balance

*Flexible start-stop times depending on your preference. *Free off-site parking; short 5 minute shuttle ride to the hospital.

*We have a large orthopedic population

*3-4 late shifts per month required to evaluate orthopedic patients (11AM-7:30 PM). Rotating holiday schedule, 2 weekend days required per month with comp day of your choosing.

*Floating floor coverage, get experience in our 10 bed ICU, medical-surgical floors, day surgery center and emergency department.

Apply today!

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