Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health•Indianapolis, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the title of #1 hospital in Indiana for five consecutive years, reflecting our dedication to providing top-tier care. We offer a diverse range of specialty programs, including comprehensive amputee programming, designed to meet the unique needs of our patients. Our hospital is accredited for stroke and brain injury care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of treatment and rehabilitation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
Current BLS/CPR Card

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehab experience

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs.
May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals.
Recommends change to physician, if needed.
Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy.
Performs accurate and timely QI scoring.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.