Physical Therapist - PT - Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapist - PT - Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Invest in your future by discovering a facility in Gulfport, MS with resources, technology, and opportunities that will positively impact the rest of your healthcare career. Physical Therapists are valued members of the care team that are focused on helping patients with medically complex conditions regain their quality of life.

PAY:

$2,020/Weekly Gross

$50.50/Hourly

40 hours /Week

ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:

CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC ("CareerStaff"), an affiliate of ShiftMed, is a renowned industry leader in healthcare staffing, managed services, and workforce solutions. For over 30 years, we've connected our clients with talented healthcare professionals to deliver proven excellence in patient care. We offer per diem, local, and travel career opportunities for allied, interim healthcare leadership, nursing, and pharmacy.

CAREERSTAFF BENEFITS FOR THE PT PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

• Flexible Day, Night, or Weekend Schedule

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401(k)

• Guaranteed Weekly Direct Deposit

• 24/7 Clinical Services Team & Unparalleled Support

• Bonus Programs available!

Our strong, long-term connections with exclusive healthcare facilities mean a new world of possibilities for your career! Opportunities with CareerStaff put you on an inside track to give you access to more career opportunities and get your dream job faster than going at it alone.

MORE ABOUT THE PT PHYSICAL THERAPIST POSITION:

CareerStaff Unlimited partners with companies around the country to raise the bar in healthcare by setting new standards for quality care and personalized service. Responsibilities for this Physical Therapist opportunity include, but are not limited to:

• Provides Physical Therapy services to patients under the appropriate guidelines established by each individual client facility.

• As requested by the client facility, conducts screening of patients in accordance with the policies of the client facility to determine need for intervention/treatment.

• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.

• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.

• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.

• Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his or her own environment

• Documents results of patient's assessment, treat ment, follow-up, and termination of services.

• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.

• Provides/recommends/constructs adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics.

• Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. Participates in discharge planning when applicable.

• Supervises and directs Physical Therapy Assistants in the implementation ofthe treatment plan, when applicable.

• Supervises students and volunteers, when applicable.

• Supervises Physical Therapy Aides and Rehabilitation Aides, when applicable.

• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

• Participates in patient, family and staff education.

• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.

• Adheres to the client's Physical therapy procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy services.

• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.

• Provides in-service education to the members of the patient's care team and education to the community, when applicable.

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Records billable treatment times according to client's Physical Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly time sheet to Division office.

• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, as well as the client's department procedures and productivity standards.

• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards.

• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PT PHYSICAL THERAPIST:

• Masters of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist.

• 1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience.

• Current state licensure

CareerStaff is proud to be a six-time Great Place to Work™ and Diversity for Social Impact™ certified source of healthcare careers. Our award-winning team of recruitment professionals connects clinicians with unique career opportunities nationwide that match your lifestyle. Premium pay, exclusive benefits, and unparalleled customer service make CareerStaff the top choice for over 6,500 healthcare professionals.

CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).

Other Info

• Job City: GULFPORT

• Shift: 8A-5P

• Setting: CSU MSP

• Order ID:880592

• Hourly Comp:$50.50

• Weekly Comp:$2020