Job Description
Description Title: Physical Therapist -Acute Reports To: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Leadership Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation FLSA Status: Exempt Purpose The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy services to patients in an acute setting. This role involves performing therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans and goals, and applying interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession, applicable state licensure regulations, and hospital policies and procedures. Population served is based on scope of services in the department. Potential for rotation to alternative rehabilitation settings may exist based on operational needs. Availability of a career ladder is site-specific. Any associated requirements can be found in the department’s standard operating procedures. Essential Responsibilities Performs therapy evaluations, develops and implements treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input to maximal effectiveness. Applies evidence-based practices and adheres to APTA guidelines to independently make clinical decisions within the scope of expertise, while seeking guidance when appropriate to ensure high-quality care and effective performance of duties. Adheres to the regulatory guidelines for the provision of care, all applicable billing regulations and statutory guidelines Delegates appropriate tasks to assistants, aides, and support personnel. Supervises students as assigned. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care. Coordinates care with the patient and will involve caregivers, as appropriate. Participates in educational in-services, meetings, and performance improvement activities. Completes