Job Title: Inpatient Physical Therapist
Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Specialty: PT Acute Care Client
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30)
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Kansas PT license required
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- Previous experience in acute care settings
- Ability to evaluate and treat patients across various units
Description:
The Inpatient Physical Therapist will provide therapy services in a hospital setting.
They will evaluate and treat patients in various units, including orthopedics, spine, rehabilitation, telemedicine, and medical-surgical.
The therapist will engage with adult and geriatric patient populations.
Typical patient diagnoses include general medical, orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation.
The performance will include assessments and the application of therapeutic techniques.
Therapists will also develop and implement plans of care tailored to individual patient needs.
The workload includes managing multiple patients per day, ensuring effective rehabilitation, and patient family education.
Experience with adaptive devices and assistive equipment is required.
A strong understanding of patient evaluation, gait training, and discharge planning is essential.
Flexibility in floating between units may be necessary based on facility needs.
Travelers will receive a brief orientation to familiarize themselves with unit protocols.