Physical Therapist-PRN
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Description: USr Healthcare is employing Physical Therapist-PRN right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. TriStar Summit Medical Center Hermitage, TN
Physical Therapist PRN
TriStar Summit, part of HCAs TriStar Health, is a 188-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Serving the ! residents of Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties since 1994, TriStar Summit has built a strong reputation for providing quality patient care in a friendly and compassionate setting. TriStar Summit offers a full range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, obstetric, oncology, psychiatric and diagnostic services. With our exceptional medical staff of more than 300 board certified physicians representing 36 specialties, we are committed to being your center of excellence for quality, community-based healthcare.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention, education, and recommendations to acute care patients. The clinician will organize and implement physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, surgery or illness. This position requires proficiency in acute care services. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice, while providi! ng the highest quality healthcare that is patient oriented, ad! vanced in technology, cost effective and with care and compassion. The hospital mission and vision will be insured by the integration of Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, and throughout the coordination of Case Management, Social Work and departments in the hospital and community.
TriStar Summit Medical Center is currently looking for a Physical Therapist PRN
Responsibilities:
In accordance with physicians orders, the Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include:
Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Evaluates, records and reports on patient's respons! e to treatment and progress toward identified goals.
Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.
Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Participates in patient discharge planning.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
Licensure: current Tennessee license.
Other: American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS
Please feel free to email your resume or questions to our Recruitment Team at melanie.! simon@hcahealthcare.com and by phone at 615-316-3558 or you can learn m! ore about TriStar Summit Medical Center and apply for this position by visiting our website at www.TriStarSummit.com.
Now is your chance to be part of the TriStar Summit Team!
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:41:32 GMT