PHYSICAL THERAPIST (TR / PRN)

The Licensed Physical Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life. The Licensed Physical Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
• Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute : less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope / duties / licensure.
• Participate in physical therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.

Non-essential Duties

Requirements

Preferred Experience

Required Licensure / Education

Preferred Education

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to :

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :

Activity / Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) :

Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift / carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during ring the normal workday for each activity :

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Salary Description

$40.10 / hr - $52.12 / hr