Job Summary
A Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The PT treats patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Acute Care PT staff assist patients to reach their highest level of functioning and make recommendations for the next level of care. The physical therapist plans and implements prevention, habilitation, and/or rehabilitation services including mobility devices, counseling and orientation for mobility, pain relief, increasing strength, and improving or correcting disabling conditions. Physical therapists participate in a rotation for the following medical units: medical ICU’s, trauma, cardiology, medical/surgical, oncology, neurology, and orthopedic. Specialty teams for trained therapists include but are not limited to: wound care, lymphedema, pediatrics, neonatal ICU, and vestibular.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
Experience
No prior experience required
Skills
Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
