Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Balance & Vestibular Clinic - PRN

Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Balance & Vestibular Clinic - PRN at Avera Health summary:
As a Physical Therapist at Avera, I am responsible for evaluating and implementing individualized treatment programs for patients with balance and vestibular issues. My role includes providing direct therapy services, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. I uphold Avera's mission by committing to professional development and delivering compassionate care to both patients and their families.
Location:Plaza 4-Sioux FallsWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$35.50 - $53.75Position HighlightsTuesdays and Fridays, 8:00AM-5:00PMYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department


What you will do

• Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
  
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
  
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients' treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.
  
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
  
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
  
• Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient's status, progress and needs.
  
• Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
  
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
  Essential Qualifications
  
  The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
  
  Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
  
  
  • Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
    
    
    • 1-3 years Experience as a licensed physical therapist
      Expectations and Standards
      
      
      • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
        
      • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
        
      • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
        
      • Maintain confidentiality.
        
      • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
        
      • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
        Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
        
        Keywords:
        Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Vestibular Therapy, Balance Therapy, Healthcare, Multidisciplinary Team, Patient Evaluation, Therapeutic Exercise, Licensed Physical Therapist
        

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