Physical Therapist

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Hilo
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

244319 - Physical Therapist - Hilo, HI - 26 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.

Shift: - -Shift or schedule requirements: Day's Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Summary:

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• To evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients either as Outpatient or Inpatient. Plan and implement an ongoing therapeutic physical therapy program as prescribed they the ordering physician. - Regularly update treatment plan, home exercise program, independently manage a full caseload, knowledgeable about when to perform re-evaluations based off insurance authorization. - Must be able to work Hawaii state and federal holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. - Must have Hawaii license.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to
    
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
    
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
    
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
    
  • Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
    
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy
    
  • Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
    
  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
    
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.
    
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
    
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient.
    
  • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
    
  • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
    
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
    
  • Participates in peer consultation process.
    
    Equipment utilized in the unit/dept:
    
    
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    • EMR - Net Health Therapy and Meditech
      
      Required skills and minimum years of experience:
      
      
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      • Minimum 2 years work experience in the following settings working with adults (Outpatient and Acute)
        
        Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required:
        
        
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        • BLS from American Red Cross
          
          

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