Physical Therapist - Sigma Inc
Athens, AL 35611
About the Job
ARS0004- Physical Therapist - Athens,AL - 13 weeks contract
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for Physical Therapist to work onsite at Athens, AL.
Shift: Rotating
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for Physical Therapist to work onsite at Athens, AL.
Shift: Rotating
Summary:
- The Physical Therapist initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
Responsibilities:
- Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to
- Assessing 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 therapy
- Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
- Identifies 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.
- BLS/BCLS certifications
- Valid state license (Where applicable)
Source : Sigma Inc
