Acute Hospital Physical Therapist (Per Diem) needed to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role includes conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, function, and safety for medically complex and post-surgical patients.
Key Duties
- Perform thorough patient evaluations and assess physical function and mobility needs
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
- Provide gait training and transfer training to promote safe movement
- Support discharge planning with coordinated care recommendations
- Maintain clear, accurate documentation in the EMR
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to support patient outcomes
Qualifications & Skills
- Licensed physical therapist with strong acute care clinical judgment
- Experience treating medically complex and post-surgical patients
- Proficiency in mobility, safety, gait, and transfer rehabilitation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented with consistent documentation practices in an EMR