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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVineland, NJ, USA$40.30 - $48.99In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required.
  • A current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments under hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for patients treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians; orient staff and students as assigned; and assume the supervisor's duties and responsibilities when that individual is absent.
  • Assess patients' needs, identify and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions, and work with other patient team personnel to maintain professional practice standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and progress toward short- and long-term goals, recommending changes to the physician when needed.
  • Perform appropriate patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and complete accurate, timely quality-improvement scoring for adult and geriatric patients requiring adult medical rehabilitation services.
  • Assess pain that interferes with function or participation in rehabilitation, intervene to reduce pain, and contact physicians as appropriate.
  • Formulate and update patient-specific physical therapy plans of care.
  • Report patient progress and discharge barriers at patient team conferences.
  • Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
  • Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, include family as appropriate, and document appropriately.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in physical therapy modalities.
  • Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
  • Operate equipment safely and correctly and maintain department cleanliness and safety.
  • Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
  • Communicate clearly and appropriately with physicians, staff, and the administrative team.
  • Participate in patient and family conferences and team conferences.
  • Maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.
  • Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance-improvement activities.
  • Meet documentation standards and policies; document goals in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan upon admission and provide regular updates.
  • Participate in educational and staff performance-improvement in-services; assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff; and participate in guidance and educational programs.
  • Ensure patient charges are accurate and entered in a timely manner.
  • Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire-safety programs.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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