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, manual therapy
Preferred skills
Exercise rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess patients to develop and initiate individualized treatment plans, Provide direct patient care using established protocols and evidence-based interventions, Document evaluation findings, treatment progress, and instructions, Provide appropriate oversight of patient care performed by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians, Complete a written plan of care and establish measurable goals, Implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs to improve mobility, function, strength, and overall independence
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (New graduates welcome)