Physical Therapist Full Time

Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs for patients in an acute care setting to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members, the Physical Therapist provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support safe patient recovery, discharge planning, and continuity of care. The role ensures compliance with regulatory, clinical, and documentation standards while promoting optimal patient outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess patient mobility, strength, balance, functional status, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician orders, and patient goals.
• Provides therapeutic interventions including gait training, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility training, and pain management techniques.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and adjusts interventions to promote optimal recovery and functional independence.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals, safe mobility techniques, fall prevention, and post-discharge care recommendations.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in patient rounds, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Maintains therapy equipment and treatment areas in a safe and sanitary condition consistent with infection prevention standards.
• Adheres to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and professional practice standards.
• Supports departmental productivity targets and contributes to efficient patient flow and length-of-stay management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of acute care rehabilitation principles and evidence-based practice
• Ability to safely mobilize medically complex patients
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• Patient-centered approach with strong education and coaching skills
• Sound documentation and time management abilities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control practices
• Emotional resilience and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and therapy documentation systems

Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person