Job Description​

The Opportunity:

The physical therapist evaluates and test clients with mechanical, anatomical, physiological impairments, developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention.  The physical therapist regularly assesses the ongoing effects of the physical therapy intervention. The physical therapist’s goal is to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. This position is for Inpatient Acute Care.

• Evaluates patients after impairment, injury, or disease. 

• Creates an individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based upon evaluation and assessment of patient. 

• Re-evaluates and provides periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning. 

• Supervises treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants. 

• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team. 

• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided. 

• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager. 

• Provides timely documentation per department and/or hospital policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.     

• Uses professional judgement to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times. 

• Participates in quality initiatives 

• Meets system and departmental shift requirements  

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

• We offer a Career Advancement Program to expand your skills and grow your career.

• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Physical Therapist - Various

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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