Physical Therapist, Acute Care

New Solutions•Conroe, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physical Therapist in an Acute Care setting. The role involves planning and implementing therapy programs for patients, utilizing various physical means and therapeutic exercises. The therapist will also be responsible for patient education, progress evaluation, documentation, and maintaining department standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required
Current Physical Therapist license required
Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
New grads welcome to apply
Prior Cardiac Rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician.
Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability tests.
Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.
Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, braces, crutches, and prosthetic and orthoptic devices.
Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. Develops, instruct and monitor home exercise program.
Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carries out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
Maintains department records, reports, and patient records. Utilizes proper documentation as required, including daily patient notes utilizing SOAP format.
Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.