Physical Therapist - Rehab Services - PRN (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Monroe
Posted on: July 28, 2022
Job Description:
This job plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy
treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment and medical
referral; maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient's
response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes;
participates in in-service and continuing education programs;
participates in special departmental programs, clinical education,
research, and writing of professional papers; and assists with
program development/enhancement.To perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.This job description
is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job
and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or
all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are
subject to change at the company's discretion.EducationRequired
-Bachelor's degree inPhysical TherapyWork ExperienceRequired
-noneCertificationsRequired - Current physical therapy license in
the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination
or reciprocity from another stateBasic Life Support (BLS) from the
American Heart AssociationKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry
and retrieval of patient information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and
keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present information clearly and professionally to
varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care
process.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal
with a variety of patients and diagnoses
- Strong interpersonal skillsJob Duties
- Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and
treatment
- Maintains patient records according to documentation standards,
policies and procedures
- Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively
participates in staff and committee projects
- Attains established productivity levels set forth by
administration and conducts professional development, required
training, and credentialing
- Participates in the education and training of physical therapy
students.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including
but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to
the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style
- Other related duties as requiredThe above statements describe
the general nature and level of work only. They are not an
exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and
skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at
any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.This
employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability status.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to
move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those
for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Mechanical
lifting devices (e.g. carts, dollies) or team lifts should be
utilized.Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, squat, crawl and grab
with arms and hands, manual dexterity.Must be able to travel
throughout and between facilities.Duties performed routinely
require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent
works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients
enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens
that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for
exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Monroe , Physical Therapist - Rehab Services - PRN (Open), Healthcare , Monroe, Louisiana
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