Acute Care Physical Therapist
Core
Assess patients to develop and initiate individualized treatment plans, provide direct patient care using evidence-based interventions, and oversee care performed by assistants and technicians.
Role type
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Builds
Individualized physical therapy treatment programs to improve mobility, function, strength, and overall independence
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment plan development, evidence-based interventions, documentation, care oversight, mobility improvement, strength training, functional independence training
Preferred skills
Manual-based skills, exercise therapy, sports rehabilitation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess patients to develop and initiate individualized treatment plans, Provide direct patient care using established protocols, Document evaluation findings and treatment progress, Provide appropriate oversight of patient care performed by assistants, Complete a written plan of care with measurable goals, Implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (New graduates welcome)