Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) in Inpatient Rehabilitation provides specialized therapeutic services to patients recovering from illness or injury in a critical access hospital setting. The role involves designing and implementing individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, function, and quality of life. The PT collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation care while maintaining compliance with clinical and safety standards. A minimum of one year of experience and current BLS certification are required.

• Conduct patient assessments to determine physical therapy needs and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on rehabilitation and functional improvement.
• Provide therapeutic interventions such as exercise, manual therapy, and mobility training.
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation processes and home exercise programs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and documentation standards using Cerner charting system.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in physical therapy or related rehabilitation setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records, preferably Cerner.

• Experience working in a critical access hospital or inpatient rehabilitation environment.
• Additional certifications or training in specialized rehabilitation techniques.
• Comfort with working in a small hospital setting with 25 staffed beds.

• Work in a critical access hospital with Magnet and teaching designations.
• Parking permit required, provided at no cost.
• Discuss time off and block schedule requests directly with manager.
• On-call or call-off policies apply; candidates may be called off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without penalty.

• Standard 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.
• Flexibility to discuss and accommodate block scheduling requests with management.