Physical Therapist

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Longview
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

9105 - Physical Therapist - Longview, TX - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.

Shift: - -Days

Summary:

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• The Physical Therapist initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to
    
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
    
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
    
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
    
  • Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
    
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy
    
  • Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
    
  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
    
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.
    
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
    
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient.
    
  • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
    
  • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
    
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
    
  • Participates in peer consultation process.
    
    Requirements:
    
    
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    • BLS/BCLS certifications
      
    • Graduate of an accredited PT school
      
    • SNF experience required
      
    • Rehab Optima experience preferred
      
    • Valid state license (Where applicable)
      

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