Float Pool Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Company: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
A 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 assigned
Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the
hospital is located
Inpatient rehab experience preferred
Current BLS/CPR Card
Mercy 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, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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