Physical Therapist - Acute Care Adult
Core
Deliver physical therapy care to adult patients in an acute care hospital setting, including evaluation, plan of care implementation, and discharge planning.
Role type
Physical Therapist (Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care plans and rehabilitation outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, plan of care implementation, discharge planning, equipment ordering, clinical rounds participation, scheduling, lifting 50-100 lbs, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, problem solving, clear communication
Preferred skills
Previous experience at a similar facility, Masters or Doctoral Degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patient population, record care in medical records, act as consultant to patient clinics, instruct PT support staff and other disciplines, rotate through clinical service areas, represent department at rounds and discharge conferences, schedule and charge patients, supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Technicians
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (New graduate to up to 2 years experience)