Must Haves:
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of WA and OR
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Plusses:
- Home Health experience
- Experience with Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
Day to Day:
An employer is seeking a Physical Therapist in the Longview area. You will be responsible for seeing roughly 5-7 patients a day. You will have a tablet provided to you where you will collect and report information on your patients using OASIS.
- Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
- Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.