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PRN Physical Therapist
Job Summary:
Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced PRN Physical Therapist to join our team. As a PRN Physical Therapist, you will work on a per diem basis, evaluating and treating patients, communicating with patients, clients, and team members, and maintaining documentation of services in the medical record.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
- Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
- Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
- Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician.
Other Responsibilities:
- Treat patients according to treatment plan.
- Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
- Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
- Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
- Perform other duties as required or directed.
Work Environment:
- Work in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
- Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.
- Subject to frequent interruptions.
- Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
How to Apply:
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding and challenging per diem opportunity, please apply for this exciting role at Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation.
