Physical Therapist (PT) Acute

Lifepoint Health•Melbourne, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Acute Rehabilitation Unit, located inside Kindred Hospital Melbourne, is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day.
Instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
Other duties as assigned