Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Hospital)

Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Hospital) at Christus Health summary:

The Physical Therapist in Acute Care is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing physical therapy treatments for hospital patients. They independently evaluate patients, collaborate with physicians, and adjust therapy plans based on patient progress and regulatory policies. The role requires proper licensure and adherence to professional standards to ensure effective patient rehabilitation.

Summary:

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family

Requirements:

• Doctorate Prof
• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Keywords:

physical therapy, acute care, hospital therapist, patient assessment, rehabilitation, physical therapist license, therapy interventions, patient progress evaluation, healthcare, BLS certification