Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

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Physical Therapist: PRN

The Pearl at Kruse Way, 4550 SW Carman Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035

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The primary purpose of the Physical Therapist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards and community needs.

Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers.

Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities


* Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.


* Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.


* Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.


* Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.


* Supports and participates in department operations and development.


* Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Associate Responsibilities


* Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D.

orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.


* Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients.


* Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.


* Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.


* Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by the Supervisor.


* Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.


* Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.


* Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.


* Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.


* Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.


* Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.


* Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.


* Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.


* Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentatio...