Physical Therapist- Inpatient Therapy

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

22h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assumes primary responsibility for evaluating patients and planning, implementing, supervising, reevaluating, and modifying treatment programs. The therapist maintains adequate records, documents appropriate progress reports, and provides patient education. The therapist also supervises support staff and students as assigned.

This position is part of inpatient therapy at Huntsville Hospital Health System. The role requires a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist program and a current Alabama license. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within the orientation period. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients.
• Plan, implement, supervise, reevaluate, and modify treatment programs.
• Maintain adequate records and document appropriate progress reports.
• Provide patient education.
• Supervise support staff and students as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement account options with 401(k) organization match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Continuing education
• Shared Governance
• Clinical Ladder
• Nurse Residency
• Child care
• Wellness resources
• On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level