Inpatient Physical Therapist - PRN

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  • Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
Job Summary
Location
Chattanooga ,TN 37403
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
06 Feb 2025
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Job Description
Are you looking to help your patients regain their independence and quality of life? Isn't that the reason you became a Physical Therapist?! The team at Siskin Hospital is looking for *a PRN Physical Therapist *for the Inpatient PT Team. You will be responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical therapy evaluations and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician. Our PT's are responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation and must display professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and Siskin Philosophy of Service. Come join the Siskin family and _*Make A Difference *_in the lives of our patients!

In this role, you will supervise PT and PTA students after one year of experience and will also provide clinical supervision to PTA’s and Technicians. You will interact with other employees, families, patients, vendors, physicians and visitors on a daily basis. This position reports to the Inpatient PT Supervisor.

*Minimum qualifications or equivalents*

*Education:*
* Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy or graduation from an approved certificate program prior to mandatory licensing.

*Experience: *None Required

*Licensure/ Certification:*
* Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee
* Maintains ongoing CPR certification
* Passes annual UDS PI credentialing exam

*Skills and Competencies:*
* Willingness to continue education and professional training.
* Ability to work effectively with others.
* Ability to complete tasks in individual and team capacity
* Willingness to accept and give constructive criticism.
* Minimal computer skills preferred.

*Physical/ Mental Requirements:*

Position requires the ability to frequently:
* Maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities. Maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment.
* Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patient or setting up and operating treatment equipment.
* Walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged positions such as during patient treatment while maintaining most optimal body mechanics the situations may allow.
* Understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts.
* Provide for a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers

The Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan of Siskin Hospital is designed to help create and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion. Overall, creating the best experience for our patients and our employees. *Caring People, Changing Lives.*

Medical Specialty:
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed



Application Question(s):
* What is your minimum pay requirement?

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person
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