Physical Therapist (Pt) – Acute Care

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates treatment program and discharge plans.
• Develops and executes patient treatment plan safely and effectively to achieve set goals.
• Maintains standards for treatment procedures and professional ethics established by the TPTA and APTA and TBPTE. Is knowledgeable and competent in advanced treatment techniques.
• Directs Students' treatments according to departmental policies and formally evaluates student performance during the affiliation as required by academic institution.
• Executes treatments and adjusts treatment time based on diagnosis and patient need. Able to perform treatment load as outlined by the program/departmental standards.
• Demonstrates ability to modify therapeutic interventions as patient's abilities, skills changes in order to meet goals. The interventions are appropriate to the patient's age, developmental age, educational needs and family/guardian expectations as related to the diagnosis. (High risk/High volume).
• Responds to acute changes in patient's status and collaborates w ith a licensed therapist to modify treatment techniques as indicated.
• Leaves adequate treatment information for care of patient for anticipated absences according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Documents services provided.
• Performs patient evaluation upon receipt of physician's orders.
• Completes daily charges and treatment records according to departmental policies/procedures.
• Initiates incident reports and review s with supervisor according to policies/procedures.
• Compliance with all mandatory in-services and certifications.
• Contributes to the improvement/expansion of at least one program per year.
• Takes initiative to train techs in various physical therapy techniques, volunteer program, student program.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree; Master's preferred
• Graduate of APTA accredited school
• State therapy license
• CPR Certification
• At least 2 years of Acute Care experience

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• NO travel
• Career development and advancement opportunities