Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Acute Care Hospital Physical Therapist, where you will play a vital role in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving the quality of life for patients across diverse medical conditions. In this energetic and fast-paced environment, you will develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, and deliver exceptional patient care in inpatient settings. Your expertise will help facilitate smooth discharges and support patients’ transition to home or community care, ensuring comprehensive rehabilitation tailored to each individual’s needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical conditions through detailed evaluations, including mobility, strength, range of motion, and functional abilities.
- Develop and implement effective treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders and patient goals, utilizing evidence-based physiotherapy techniques.
- Provide hands-on therapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, and modalities to promote recovery.
- Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
- Educate patients and their families about treatment routines, home exercises, safety precautions, and community resources to support ongoing recovery.
- Monitor patient progress regularly and adjust treatment strategies accordingly to optimize outcomes across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Qualifications
- Valid licensure or certification as a licensed Physical Therapist in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience working in acute care hospital environments with a strong understanding of inpatient care protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and outpatient rehabilitation clients.
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and physiotherapy techniques essential for effective treatment delivery.
- Experience with discharge planning processes and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) management systems such as EMR platforms used in hospital settings.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with patients of all ages and working within multidisciplinary teams dedicated to patient-centered care.
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise makes a tangible difference! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a positive environment that values dedication, teamwork, and excellence in patient rehabilitation.
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Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,600.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
