Inpatient Physical Therapist
Core
Inpatient Physical Therapist who evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses, develops individualized plans of care, implements treatment interventions, and coordinates rehabilitation in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and recovery outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive patient examination, diagnosis and prognosis, individualized plan of care development, treatment intervention implementation, patient progress evaluation, discharge planning, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice application, supervision of PTAs and students
Preferred skills
Clinical experience in program specific settings, Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy, membership in professional organizations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Examines and evaluates patients; Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care; Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care; Directs and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan of care; Evaluates patients' progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly; Educates/Trains patients/caregivers; Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services; Supervises physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (New graduates considered)