Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) for Inpatient Rehabilitation is responsible for providing skilled therapy services to patients in a critical access hospital setting. The role involves assessing patient mobility, developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient recovery. The PT will work primarily during scheduled daytime hours and must hold current BLS certification with at least one year of experience preferred.

• Conduct patient assessments to evaluate mobility, strength, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient rehabilitation outcomes.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and interventions to enhance patient recovery.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and home exercise programs.
• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe treatment environment.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy or related rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience working in a critical access or inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems, preferably Cerner.

• Work is performed in a critical access hospital with 25 staffed beds.
• Parking permit required but provided at no cost.
• Discuss time off and schedule requests directly with manager.
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without penalty; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts.

• Standard shift is Monday through Friday, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day from 08:00 to 16:30.
• Block schedule accommodations may be discussed with the manager.