Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Lifepoint Health•Howard, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in opening HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in 2026. The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
Current BLS/CPR Card.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehab experience preferred

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. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
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