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Form of work263227- Physical Therapist - Salida, CO - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for Physical Therapist to work days for our facility in Salida, CO.
Shift Information: Monday- Friday 36 hours/ week
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Performs the duties per the Physical Therapists Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for Physical Therapist to work days for our facility in Salida, CO.
Shift Information: Monday- Friday 36 hours/ week
Summary:
- 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:
Performs the duties per the Physical Therapists Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
- a. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
- b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions.
- c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
- d. Engages in consultation, education, and research.
- e. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
- f. Participates in discharge planning process.
- g. Provides appropriate supervision of aides and assistants.
- h. Appropriately delegates care to PTA.
- i. Interacts positively with new recruits presenting the organization in a positive manner.
- j. Communicates any concerns or issues directly with their manager whenever possible or consults immediately with their immediate supervisor. Does not wait to be rounded on to share concerns.
- Minimum 2 years experience
- The Physical Therapist must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for physical therapy schools as prescribed by Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association.
- Graduated from an AMA-APTA approved school of physical therapy.
- Member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association or American Registry of Physical Therapy
- Active license for the state of Colorado.
- Current, active Physical Therapist licensure for Colorado or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting licensure examination.
- Current CPR Certification.
