Physical Therapist
Core
Evaluate, plan, and deliver skilled physical therapy treatment to acute care patients across Med-Surg, Ortho, Neurology, ICU, ED, and Observation units.
Role type
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient recovery and functional mobility in a 342-bed hospital
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, documentation, supervision of PTA/technicians, adaptability to shift changes
Preferred skills
Additional related education or experience
Technologies
Automated patient care software, patient care equipment, evaluation tools, therapeutic modalities
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient functional abilities and establish treatment goals; Implement individualized treatment plans; Document skilled interventions and patient progress; Communicate results to physicians, nurses, and families; Supervise and delegate tasks to PTA, ATC, and technicians; Participate in departmental process improvement and meetings.