Float Pool Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Company: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionA career at Mercy Rehabilitation
Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute
rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and
Mercy, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an
interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need
continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills
and our patients in the St. Louis area need them! If you are an
enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to
superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to
serve our community, we invite you to apply!What you will do in
this role:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those
patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy
techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the
duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of
that individual
- Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate
physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other
patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional
physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of
short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if
needed
- Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs
reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI
scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring
an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate
interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact
for intervention
- Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for
physical therapy
- Other duties as assignedQualifications
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where
the hospital is located
- Inpatient rehab experience preferred
- Current BLS/CPR CardMercy Rehabilitation Hospital South strives
to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we
serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation
programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care to
patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense
rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering
from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal
cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Keywords: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, St. Louis , Float Pool Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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