PD Physical Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Haverhill Out-Patient Per Diem Physical Therapist Rate :

• $50 or $53 depending on commitment  Monday through Friday Primary Responsibilities : Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status, in accordance with the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis, as well as completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as a per diem employee).
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses / seminars and review of current relevant literature.

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