Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care
Core
Deliver acute care physical therapy services to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for adult patients with injuries or diseases across medical-surgical, ICU, and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Role type
Acute Care Physical Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient recovery plans and functional independence for medically complex adults
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, treatment planning, mobility and gait training, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, strong clinical reasoning
Technologies
Electrical stimulation, ultrasound, assistive devices (crutches, walkers, wheelchairs)
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans; Provide interventions focused on mobility, balance, strength, and fall prevention; Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning; Educate patients and caregivers on safety and equipment; Maintain accurate clinical documentation; Assess wounds and implement skin care protocols.