Physical Therapist Per Diem

Jag Physical Therapy - Lafayette Hill, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette Hill, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Per Diem Physical Therapist is a healthcare professional responsible for providing therapy services on an as-needed basis, primarily to cover staff shortages, vacations, and leaves of absence. This role requires a forward-thinking individual who excels in assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and creating effective treatment plans. The therapist must maintain patient confidentiality and foster a positive, high-energy environment to encourage patients in their healing and recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient care data following guidelines of patient care service, regulatory agencies, and third-party payers.
• Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient history and demonstrating knowledge of patient diagnoses.
• Select and administer tests and measures to assess patient conditions.
• Synthesize evaluation results to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and their support systems.
• Assess and re-assess the need for modifications to the plan of care and goals.
• Identify the need for consultations and refer patients to other healthcare professionals or services.
• Initiate and complete discharge plans for patients.
• Provide education and training to patients and their support systems.
• Conduct functional training including ADLs/IADLs and therapeutic activities.
• Manage treatment plans and exercise prescriptions for patient caseloads.
• Provide safe and effective interventions in compliance with JAG standards.
• Document treatment data and note writing using Prompt EMR for all treatments provided.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist with relevant clinical experience.
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills.
• Ability to create and implement effective treatment plans.
• Knowledge of patient care documentation and billing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with EMR systems, particularly Prompt EMR.
• Familiarity with JAG standards and billing practices.
• Background in musculoskeletal interventions.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate per diem work.
• Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience across various settings.