Physical Therapist- Inpatient Therapy

Huntsville Hospital • Huntsville, AL

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The RPT assumes primary responsibility for evaluation of the patient, planning, implementing, supervising, reevaluating and changing the treatment program. The therapist maintains adequate records and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of physical therapist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) required.
• Must have current Alabama license.
• Must receive Basic Life Support certification within orientation period.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer member of APTA.
• None required.

Responsibilities

• evaluation of the patient
• planning the treatment program
• implementing the treatment program
• supervising the treatment program
• reevaluating the treatment program
• changing the treatment program
• maintaining adequate records
• documenting the appropriate progress reports
• documenting patient education
• supervising support staff
• supervising students as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending
• short term and long term disability
• several retirement account options with 401K organization match
• nurse residency program
• tuition assistance
• student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees