ACUTE REHAB PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Full Time

UHS•Reno, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This Acute Rehab Physical Therapist opportunity is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for our NEW 22 bed Acute Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno. We are searching for a dynamic Physical Therapist. You will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical/occupational therapy modalities of treatment for patients during their acute rehab stay. Therapists administer treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability from diagnoses such as stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department such as interdisciplinary team meetings, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Ensures that documentation meets requirements, and treatment uses an evidence based approach. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

Requirements

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for direction of the therapy department certified staff, including therapy assistants and aides.
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.