Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Medicine, Cross-Functional, Geriatrics, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Team Player, Treatment Evaluation, Wound Care
LOCATION
Reno, NV
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title
Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location
Reno, Nevada
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (Travel) | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | 5x8-hour shifts, varied days including rotating Saturday coverage approximately every 4 weeks; schedule may include weekends, holidays, and call shifts
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive physical therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including evaluation, treatment planning, and care through discharge
Assess and treat gait and transfer limitations, provide orthotic/prosthetic training, and deliver comprehensive wound care
Develop and implement individualized plans of care, and conduct ongoing evaluation of patient progress in collaboration with the rehabilitation therapy team
Provide direct clinical supervision of physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians
Float to other like inpatient settings based on census and organizational needs, up to competency level
Participate in program development and outcome measurement activities in the clinical setting as requested
Required Qualifications
Active State of Nevada Physical Therapy license required; provisional license acceptable until full licensure is issued
BLS/CPR certification per American Heart Association (AHA) standards required
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in physical therapy
Ability to work varied schedules including weekends, holidays, and call shifts as needed
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care hospital setting
Experience working with a diverse patient population across age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients
Familiarity with supervising physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation support staff
Why Join Us
Join a high-acuity regional medical center recognized as the area's only Level II Trauma Center, offering exposure to complex and diverse patient cases in a state-of-the-art clinical environment
Work within a comprehensive rehabilitation therapy program supported by advanced technologies and a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team