Physical Therapist

Summary:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.

Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Coordinates the physical therapy care for the patient population of primarily adolescent, adult and geriatric persons who are acutely ill and have medically complex needs, which result in mobility and activities of daily living deficits.

The Physical Therapist is an integral member of an interdisciplinary team and is expected to accurately assess the patients' needs; identify and implement appropriate physical therapy treatment; coordinate and/or provide patient and family teaching and work in collaborative association with the interdisciplinary team to provide timely, safe, and cost-effective treatment to achieve the optimal functional outcome.

The functions are carried out according to hospital policy and mission statement, Performance Improvement Plan and philosophy of the Physical Medicine and Rehab Department.

The Physical Therapist is also responsible for participating in the hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Plan and assisting in program development activities.

Further responsibilities include contributing to the cost effectiveness of services and programs of the Therapy Department.

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!