Erlanger
Physical Therapist, Weekend Team
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Job Summary A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Education
Required:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
Experience & Requirements
Required:
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Position Requirements
Required:
Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure.
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
Required:
Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit).
Required:
Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).
Department Position Summary
Provides physical therapy evaluations.
Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient.
Provides age-appropriate treatment.
Participates in team meetings and discharge planning.
Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.
Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
Maintains accurate written reports.
Participates in the on‑call rotation for weekends and holidays.
Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Participates in community education.
Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Standard Hours Regular
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
Erlanger
Job Summary A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Education
Required:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
Experience & Requirements
Required:
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Position Requirements
Required:
Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure.
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
Required:
Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit).
Required:
Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).
Department Position Summary
Provides physical therapy evaluations.
Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient.
Provides age-appropriate treatment.
Participates in team meetings and discharge planning.
Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.
Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
Maintains accurate written reports.
Participates in the on‑call rotation for weekends and holidays.
Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Participates in community education.
Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Standard Hours Regular
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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