Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Rehab Med - Physical Therapy, Per Diem

Overview

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer Physical Therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors
• Has skills in the inpatient settings to effectively provide Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments to acute and swing level patients.
• Should be flexible and responsive to providing care in alternative settings such as the Outpatient Rehab clinic, Emergency Department, PACU, Express Care, or other identified area of need.
• Should at minimum be familiar with best practice and common treatments for inpatient and swing rehabilitation pathologies, such as, but not limited to; orthopedics, neurological conditions, asthenia due to illness, and general pathophysiology of common disease (Pneumonias, Cancers, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.).
• Should be proficient with rendering common treatment techniques such as, but not limited to; manual therapy, neuro rehab techniques, exercise modalities, and use of functional activities to help patients reach maximum function.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Required Licensure / Certifications

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