Physical Therapist II (Inpatient Acute)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist II (Inpatient Acute)

• Setting: Inpatient acute rehabilitation

• Work schedule: Days; Per Diem/Casual (8 hours; rotating weekends)

Description

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and help correct disabling conditions from disease or injury. Builds confidence and cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication with patients, their support group, and other healthcare providers. Ensures privacy and safety by adhering to applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans

• Deliver rehabilitative treatments aimed at mobility, pain relief, strength, and functional improvement

• Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, and other providers

• Follow privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides

• Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

• PT-Physical Therapist licensure (or approved license applicant/resident training program employee)

• BLS: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment; ability to work independently

• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet expected timelines in a demanding work environment

• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies

Benefits

No listed benefits in the posting.