Physical Therapist
Core
Evaluate, plan, and deliver skilled physical therapy treatment in acute care settings including Med-Surg, Ortho, Neurology, ICU, and ED.
Role type
Acute care physical therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and functional recovery plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, interdisciplinary communication, documentation, supervision of PTA/technicians, adaptability to shift assignments
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 treatment progress and techniques; Communicate patient information to physicians and interdisciplinary teams; Supervise and delegate tasks to PTA, ATC, and technicians; Participate in departmental process improvement and meetings.