Therapy/Rehabilitation - PT Acute Care Hospital @ Ardent Health Services BSA Hospital

Physical Therapist Job Description Physical Therapist Job Summary Provide physical therapy services to patients in an inpatient/acute care hospital setting. The therapist will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses including ortho, neuro, oncology, post-op back, necks, basic med surg and ICU (medical, cardiac and surgical) patients. Focus on improving patient mobility, strength, and function to promote optimal recovery. The patient load is approximately 10-12 patients per day with a productivity standard of 80%. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients' physical condition, including medical history, physical examination, and functional assessments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. Provide therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, exercise programs, functional training, and modalities. Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, and injury prevention strategies. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care services. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current Texas Physical Therapist license (will accept pending). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Epic EMR. Experience in an acute care hospital setting. Skills & Competencies Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Rehabilitation Hospital Cystic fibrosis Lobe clearance techniques Discharge Shoulder slings Sit to stand lift Specialty beds (air mattresses) Wheelchair Assessment Ankle sprains Cervicalgia Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) Post op shoulder repair Rheumatoid Arthritis Sciatica Spinal Conditions UE Amputations Spinal cord injury Orthotics Scoliosis Spina bifida Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse Commercial Medicaid Medicare A Medicare B Private Pay Workers Compensation Cardiopulmonary Geriatrics Neurology Oncology Orthopedics Acute Care Adaptive Devices AROM/AAROM/PROM Arousal and Attention Assistive Devices Body Mechanics Identifying Environmental Barriers Pain assessment Sensory response Skin integrity Strength testing Vital Sign monitoring Breathing Techniques Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Emphysema Myocardial Infarction (MI) Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Time Management Bed alarms Call lights Crutches Gait belt Hospital beds/Specialty Beds Lower extremity prosthetics Rolling Walker Sliding boards Soft/Hard collars Standard Walker Supplemental oxygen delivery Gait training Hip fractures/injuries Knee injuries/tendinopathy LE Amputations Low back pain Osteoarthritis Post op cervical surgery Post op spinal surgery Prosthetic training Total hip replacement Total knee replacement Post Stroke Rehabilitation Individualized programs Cryotherapy Home Exercise Program Medications Patient family education LIfting/Transfer / Pt transport to/from tx / M/S Telephone Calls / ICU Shift Details Day shift, 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 17:00) Licensing Requirements Current Texas Physical Therapist license (will accept pending)