Hybrid Physical Therapist bei Star Valley Health

Description

Department: Therapy Services

Supervisor Title: Therapy Services Director

Location: Afton, WY

Employment Status: PRN

Compensation: Minimum $43.98, plus 15% PRN differential = $50.57 per hour paid rate, commensurate with experience and certification.

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Matching retirement plan
• 15% PRN differential

Summary

While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision, and values this key position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. SV Health provides services onsite in the medical center, long term care center, through satellite clinics, home health, and in conjunction with the local school system. This is an “at-will” position.

Job Duties

• Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
• Completes patient evaluation and plan of program care tracking progression through patient electronic record
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of patient evaluations cognitive, perceptual, sensory-motor coordination and strength/range of motion
• Interviews patient/family for program planning
• Selects, analysis and formulates long term goals for patient progress
• Responsible for assisting in the ordering of supplies
• Assists in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, PT Aides, and clerical staff
• Ensure accurate computerized patient records are kept
• Willing to travel through services area to treat patients
• Attend meetings and education training as scheduled and needed
• Perform other duties as needs arise or delegated

Requirements

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

• Professional oral and written communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Internet
• Multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon request and need
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstrate sensitivity to clients, visitors, and staff
• Strong organizational and prioritization aptitude
• Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations, as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters
• Physical demands require therapists to continually walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and stand for long periods. Physical therapists also move heavy equipment and lift patients or help them turn, stand, or walk.

Experience & Education:

• Masters of Physical Therapy, doctorial, or Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Active Wyoming licensure or ability to obtain a license
• Maintain current driver’s license
• Capability to care and treat patients with needs from pediatric to geriatrics

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.