Physical Therapist - Jacksonville

Physical Therapist - Jacksonville at Christus Health summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating physical therapy care for patients, adhering to applicable practice standards. They independently assess patient conditions, develop measurable treatment goals, and coordinate with physicians and caregivers as needed. The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, appropriate licensure, and certification in Basic Life Support, typically working on a per diem basis.

Summary:

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family

Requirements:

• Doctorate Prof
• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Keywords:

physical therapy, patient assessment, rehabilitation, therapy interventions, care planning, physical therapist license, BLS certification, patient care, therapy equipment, per diem physical therapist