Physical Therapist ICU/Acute Care
About the role
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions.
- Develop key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for the department.
- Serve as a resource in the education, training, and mentoring of other staff.
- Act as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
- May coordinate staff education and student programs.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
- Certification & Licensure: Physical Therapist (PT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider