Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across all age groups using age- and disability-appropriate assessments.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to promote functional improvement.
• Assess patient abilities and limitations, including neuromuscular movement and stability, sensation, perception, muscle strength, range of motion, body mechanics, vocational and prevocational abilities (adults), and developmental milestones (pediatrics).
• Evaluate home and work environments and recommend necessary physical barrier modifications or ergonomic adaptations.
• Administer therapy consistent with the treatment plan, using suitable procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Recommend and arrange for the delivery of therapeutic equipment as needed.
• Continuously re-evaluate patients, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Make discharge recommendations when appropriate.
• Collaborate and co-treat with therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated, multidisciplinary care.
• Facilitate the use of orthotic and prosthetic devices to enhance patient mobility and function.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care, including medical records and correspondence with physicians.
• Tailor verbal and written communication to the age, educational level, and needs of patients, families, and other stakeholders.
• Provide education to patients and families across all age groups to support recovery, self-care, health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.
• Supervise the patient care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, and volunteers, ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained.

Qualifications

• Education: As required by licensure.
• Skills: Able to render patient services and may supervise Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (LPTAs), Therapy Aides and students. Excellent organizational skills to facilitate program development. Demonstrates competency in obtaining and interpreting information related to patient needs; knowledge of normal growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatment needed. Skilled in-home program development and family training. Knowledge in appropriate selection and use of DME (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.). Computer skills.
• Licensure: Current Physical Therapist license for applicable state required or Physical Therapist Compact Privilege for applicable state required. BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $48.69 - USD $69.65 /Hr.

About the Role

Your greatest reward is helping patients return to the life they love. If you share this passion and enjoy collaborating within a multidisciplinary team while supervising support personnel, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legacy Health

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity: Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. To learn more about our employee benefits, please visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.