Physical Therapist - Acute Care

About the role

We evaluate patients and provide inpatient physical therapy treatment programs based on physician orders. We collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patients reach the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care. We also maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Affirms the patient's response to treatment and recommends adjustments to the treatment plan as necessary.
• Maintains accurate patient records according to established protocols.
• Achieves and maintains compliance with hospital quality and safety targets.
• Adapts to different patient populations, ensuring privacy and clear communication.
• Supports the healthcare team in achieving patient safety outcomes.

Requirements

• Current physical therapy license in state of practice OR eligibility for licensure by examination OR reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt behavior to various patient populations.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.