What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, PRN - Outpatient position at Erlanger?
Job Summary:
A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Preferred:
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Department Position Summary:
Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program. Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Participates in the on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Physician Practices Chattanooga, TNPhysical Therapist, PRN - Outpatient
Standard Hours
Temporary
A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Preferred:
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Department Position Summary:
Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program. Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Participates in the on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Physician Practices Chattanooga, TNPhysical Therapist, PRN - Outpatient
Standard Hours
Temporary