Physical Therapist - Sigma Inc
Shreveport, LA 71106
About the Job
270997 - Physical Therapist - Shreveport, LA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for Physical Therapist to work onsiteto provide physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Shift : Mon - Fri Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for Physical Therapist to work onsiteto provide physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Shift : Mon - Fri Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy in the following:
- Refer patients for treatment to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) throughout the cluster.
- Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTA's throughout the cluster.
- Maintain availability to answer questions from PTA's.
- Directly supervise PTA and Rehab Tech in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
- Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
- Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
- Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility, and patient information.
- Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
- Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
- Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer PT must complete a Competency Checklist.
- Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Basic Internet navigation skills
- Valid physical therapist state license (where applicable)
Source : Sigma Inc