Physical Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Casper
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Casper, WyomingDepartment Name:
Thrpy-Acute-HospWork Shift: WeekendJob Category:Clinical Care Great
careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are
focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we
are committed to excellence in personal development for all our
team members. Rural settings give our providers an opportunity to
work with a wide range of patients, from inpatient and outpatient.
Learn more about what it means to be a Physical Therapist with a
rural Banner Health Rehab team at Wyoming Medical Center seeks to
transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest
level of health and wellness in our community and across our region
and state. As a per diem Physical Therapist, you will work
alongside our skilled Physical Therapy team that is willing to
share and learn together. You will evaluate, develop plan of
treatment and carry out treatment for a wide variety of patient
diagnoses, including Neuro, ICU, Surgical, and Telemetry. If you're
interested in expanding on your skill-set this is the opportunity
for you. PRN Physical Therapist typical work shift would be
8am-4:30pm, covering acute care setting. Interested in
opportunities within Banner Health's Rehab team? Contact Sheri
Averett at or to hear about positions throughout our facilities.
Reach out and we can discuss how the Rural Healthcare setting can
help you find your community. Banner Wyoming Medical Center is
located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest
inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly
regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a
level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the
entire state of Wyoming.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and
supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with
physician referral, state and national organizational standards,
regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and
procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and
knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of
the patients served.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patient's functional
abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed.
Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes
comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by
the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable,
patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates
with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates
discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of
referring orders.2. Implements individualized treatment plan with
consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual,
cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled
treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of
treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient
and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient,
family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.3. Documents according
to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established
time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and
individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects
skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's
progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed
according to department policies.4. Communicates pertinent patient
information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to
physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or
difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current
literature.5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to
caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to
assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for
all patient care needs.6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and
delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost
effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC,
Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies
and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and
orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel,
prior to delegation of task.7. Department operational activities.
Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain
pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility
process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the
department.8. This position has responsibility for interacting with
all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians,
patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of
other health care institutions, community provides and agencies
concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the
physician offices in order to report, request or clarify
information.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA
accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.Must possess a
current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS
certification required.Relates throughout the interview process
their clinical competency, experience, training and education they
have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates
through behaviors and answers to job related experiential
questions. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.Must have the ability to
become proficient with computer software applications commonly used
in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment,
evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line
feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous
office equipment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related
education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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