Physical Therapist Resident, Acute Care

Job Summary

A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient. The Physical Therapy Resident will participate in residency curriculum activities including: Structured mentorship, Didactic learning, Case presentations and journal reviews, Clinical competency assessments, Engage in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice projects, and performance feedback sessions. Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with APTA core values, including accountability, compassion, integrity, and excellence. All didactic and clinical work must be completed within the 12-month residency program in accordance with the Acute Care Residency curriculum.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist Resident will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring all interventions are age appropriate and clinically sound. This role actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning while providing education to patients and their families to support understanding and engagement in the treatment process. The Physical Therapist Resident supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Rehab Extenders in delivering therapeutic care and maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured mentorship and didactic learning activities.
• Engage in case presentations and journal reviews.
• Assess clinical competency through assessments.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice projects, and performance feedback sessions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Serve as a supervisor for Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Rehab Extenders.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations.
• Uphold the American Physical Therapy Association's standards for treatment procedures and professional ethics.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through continuing education.
• Support community education efforts.
• Teach PT and PTA students.
• Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives within the department and the Medical Center.

Requirements

• Tennessee licensure and BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Clinicians expected to provide therapeutic intervention for the total joint population will complete 8 Hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee Replacement.
• Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online - Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Prior experience in physical therapy is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills.

Benefits

(See Acute care residency handbook for more details.) This position does not guarantee employment at the end of the 12-month residency program.

Pay

This position is an exempt position and a 0.85 FTE.

Schedule

Regular Standard Hours

Department Position Summary

The Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring all interventions are age appropriate and clinically sound. This role actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning while providing education to patients and their families to support understanding and engagement in the treatment process. The Physical Therapist supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Rehab Extenders in delivering therapeutic care and maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include participating in the weekend and holiday on call rotation, upholding the American Physical Therapy Association's standards for treatment procedures and professional ethics, and engaging in ongoing professional development through continuing education. The Physical Therapist also contributes to community education efforts, serves as a clinical instructor for PT and PTA students, and supports Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives within the department and the Medical Center.