Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT) - Days Region: Critical Illness and Rehabilitation Position: Physical Therapist Requisition Status: Open Openings: 1 Engagement Type: Contract Assignment Details: Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Monday–Friday

Days Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Guaranteed Hours: 40

The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction. The PT is responsible for directing and coordinating discipline-specific therapy services, developing functional treatment programs, and helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and safely return to community activities. The therapist also provides education to patients, families, students, and coworkers while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and discharge planning.

Key

Patient Evaluation & Treatment: Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients. Use clinical reasoning to develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals. Implement and modify treatment plans according to patient progress and physician direction.

Focus on functional improvement and progressing patients toward discharge within the established length of stay. Provide individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions based on patient care needs. Care Coordination & Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and address barriers to discharge.

Coordinate equipment trials and ordering in a timely manner. Complete patient and family training, including providing home exercise programs. Coordinate plans for continued therapy services after discharge.

Ensure continuity of care by communicating and progressing treatment plans throughout the patient's stay. Demonstrate flexibility in caseload management and provide coverage as needed. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain clear, accurate, concise, and timely medical record documentation.

Complete daily notes, treatment goals, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and discharge documentation. Ensure accurate charge entry using approved documentation formats. Follow state, federal, insurance, and facility guidelines.

Provide care under valid, signed physician orders and within applicable insurance approvals. Education & Professional Development: Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and functional recovery. Participate in student training programs when assigned, including appropriate supervision and student evaluations.

Maintain an individualized professional development plan. Pursue continuing education, self-study, and professional development activities. Participate in professional advocacy and community activities as appropriate.

Patient Safety & Organizational Compliance: Follow the State Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete required continuing education. Follow professional ethical standards and the organization's Code of Conduct.

Maintain patient confidentiality. Promote patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and workplace safety. Follow hospital policies regarding attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support organizational performance goals. Required

Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience . Valid and current State Physical Therapist license. BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.

LTACH experience preferred. Acute Care experience encouraged. Experience managing rehabilitation patients and developing individualized treatment plans.