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Physical Therapist (School) - ST
Amergis • Fayetteville, NC 28305 • Posted 5 days ago
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The Physical Therapist at Amergis is responsible for performing student evaluations and providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student and per physician's orders. This role involves reassessing students, collaborating with the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as needed, and instructing students, families, and caregivers on the use of therapeutic appliances. The therapist also trains students in the use of prosthetic devices and assists in care coordination to support the objectives outlined in the plan of care.
Responsibilities
- Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
- Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team
- Completes initial comprehensive assessment of student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses when applicable
- Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician in assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (as applicable)
- Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range of Motion (ROM)
- On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removes staples or sutures and manages incision line
- Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physical therapy plan of care
- Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances
- Determines priority needs for physical therapy
- Reports student's reaction(s) to treatment or changes in condition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Amergis Clinical designee
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults, and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phases of physical therapy
- Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use of other assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course of student treatment is in good working order
- Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans and maintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changes in condition
- Participates in peer consultation process
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to the company's policies/procedures and State regulations
- Participates in quarterly medical record reviews as applicable
- Participates in care coordination with the company and other personnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care
- Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures
Qualifications
Required
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or statutory regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Full Job Description
The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing studentevaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services inaccordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician'sorders when applicable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluatesstudent for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physicianand other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care asappropriate
+ Participates in developing the plan of care in collaborationwith the physician and other members of the health care team
+ When applicable, completes initial comprehensive assessmentof student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physicalassessment and history of current and previous illnesses
+ Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician inassessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (asapplicable)
+ Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range ofMotion (ROM)
+ On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removesstaples or sutures and manages incision line
+ Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physicaltherapy plan of care
+ Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use ofand care of therapeutic appliances
+ Determines priority needs for physical therapy
+ Reports student's reaction(s) to treatment or changes incondition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Amergis Clinical designee
+ Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults,and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phasesof physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains thegoals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences
+ Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use ofother assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course ofstudent treatment is in good working order
+ Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans andmaintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines
+ Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries basedon the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changesin condition
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to thecompany's policies/procedures and State regulations
+ Participates in quarterly medical record reviews asapplicable
+ Participates in care coordination with the company and otherpersonnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectivelycomplement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan ofcare
+ Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation inaccordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state ofpractice
+ Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapyexperience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluatesstudent for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physicianand other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care asappropriate
+ Participates in developing the plan of care in collaborationwith the physician and other members of the health care team
+ When applicable, completes initial comprehensive assessmentof student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physicalassessment and history of current and previous illnesses
+ Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician inassessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (asapplicable)
+ Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range ofMotion (ROM)
+ On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removesstaples or sutures and manages incision line
+ Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physicaltherapy plan of care
+ Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use ofand care of therapeutic appliances
+ Determines priority needs for physical therapy
+ Reports student's reaction(s) to treatment or changes incondition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Amergis Clinical designee
+ Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults,and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phasesof physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains thegoals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences
+ Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use ofother assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course ofstudent treatment is in good working order
+ Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans andmaintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines
+ Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries basedon the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changesin condition
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to thecompany's policies/procedures and State regulations
+ Participates in quarterly medical record reviews asapplicable
+ Participates in care coordination with the company and otherpersonnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectivelycomplement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan ofcare
+ Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation inaccordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state ofpractice
+ Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapyexperience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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