Physical Therapist PRN

Overview

A Physical Therapist – Conditional License (PT-CL) is a Physical Therapist who has applied to the state boards for a PT license and has been granted the conditional or provisional ability to evaluate and treat patients under direct / onsite supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. PT-CL's are responsible for the care, direction and progression of physical therapy patients and their treatments under the direct supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. The PT-CL is a member of the outpatient therapy services team and will assist in department maintenance and delivering the best quality care possible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological, and other physical problems under the direct supervision of another Physical Therapist
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service and optimal patient care
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential
• Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy
• Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures
• Secure prescription for each patient treated
• Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care
• Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty
• Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars
• Communicate with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient
• Participate in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students
• Participate with the evaluation of the efficiency of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Degree from an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy and approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the State (work state)