Physical Therapist-PRN - Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary

Rivers Health is seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist to perform the duties below: JOB SUMMARY: Entails initial evaluation and re-assessment of patients referred to the department, planning and administrating treatments and documentation of patient’s status and progress. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major job functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. * Maintain and upgrade evaluation and treatment skills. * Evaluate patient's problems subjectively and objectively and document data via SOAP format, set goals, plans, and implement treatment program. * Assess patient progress and alter treatment plan as needed. * Provide accurate and professional documentation as required by departmental policy. Documents patient's status and progress in accordance with departmental policy. * Initiate physical therapy services upon physician referral and guidance of qualified physician. * Must submit progress/discharge reports to physicians and other referral sources on a regular basis. * Provide patient care utilizing physical agents and therapeutic exercise upon referral and guidance of qualified physician. * Provides supervision for P.T.A.'s, rehab techs, students, and volunteers. * Assist with orientation and training of new personnel. Interact with other team members to provide total care of patients. * Participates in staff meetings and in-services. Keeps up to date in the profession through literature, workshops, seminars, etc. Responsible for professional growth. * May function as clinical instructor for physical therapy students. * Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills. * Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. * Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams. * Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. * Performs other related or similar duties as may be periodically assigned. * Aware of and adhere to departmental policies and procedures, as well as hospital policies and procedures. * Responsible for identifying and addressing the needs of patients of all ages including pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics. QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. EDUCATIONAL AND FORMAL TRAINING: Four or five years of formal education and Bachelor/Master of Science degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. Current West Virginia Physical Therapy License.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled