The Physical Therapist PRN plays a critical role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care within a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. This position focuses on assessing, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans to improve patients' mobility, strength, and overall functional independence. The therapist will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the varying needs of patients on a PRN (pro re nata, or as-needed) basis, ensuring timely and effective therapy interventions. Ultimately, the Physical Therapist PRN contributes to enhancing patients' quality of life and facilitating their safe return to daily activities or home environments.
As a Physical Therapist, you will:
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Applies concepts of infection control/universal precautions in performing patient care
Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation
Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals
Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies
Maintain and complete all documentation within company stated guidelines.
Requirements
Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
Valid Physical Therapy license
1 year of home health experience preferred
CPR certification
Valid Driver’s license
Valid Auto Insurance
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..