PRN Physical Therapist
East Chicago, IN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
1x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PRN)

Job Description

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Uphold organizational mission, core values, and compliance standards including confidentiality and professional codes of conduct.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease control, slip/trip/fall prevention, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Follow hospital guidelines for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possess necessary skills and competencies to perform job functions according to the population served.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans aimed at progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, including equipment trialing, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage caseload flexibly, including coverage and communication of care plans.
• Conduct individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient needs.
• Complete clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations.
• Develop and pursue individualized professional development plans.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education.
• Participate in organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid, current State license for Physical Therapist.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) settings is desired.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.