Physical Therapist (Acute Care Rehab)

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age-appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care.
• Provides special services such as casting, splinting, ergonomics, manual therapy, women's health issues, etc.
• Communicates with team members, other professionals, family members and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
• Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages depending on assignment.
• Plans appropriate treatment programs for patients of all ages (depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information.
• Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule with an average of 6.0 out of 8.0 hours per day scheduled for direct clinical care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or above from an accredited school.
• Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent in a variety of diagnostic and treatment techniques.
• Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.