What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - PRN position at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus - Pittston, PA?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PRN) to join our team at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus! Must be available weekdays. Most sessions will be inhouse, but may include occasional outpatient, based on skills and availability.
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in resident’s/patient's chart or enters information into computer.
- Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
- Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Tests and measures resident’s/patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
- Instructs resident/patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Confers with the resident/patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
- Reviews physician's referral and resident’s/patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
- Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience
Pay: From $41.77 per hour
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittston, PA 18640 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittston, PA 18640: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42