Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-Time / $15,000 sign on bonus

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

Full-time - Entry Level

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist (PT) position at Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital involves providing advanced treatment and comprehensive care to patients facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges due to various conditions such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic issues. The role emphasizes patient evaluation, treatment program development, and coordination with other clinical services to ensure effective patient outcomes and safe discharges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources.
• Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery.
• Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign on bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave