Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy skilled intervention to patients in an acute care hospital setting as a needed basis. This role involves evaluating patients, developing, and implementing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote optimal functional outcomes and safe discharge planning. Performing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with various medical conditions, including post surgical, neurological, orthopedic, and general medical diagnoses. Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patients goals. Providing therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, balance/coordination training and gait training. Educating patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercises, and safety measures. Collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and contribute to discharge planning. Documenting accurately all evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policies, and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Maintaining compliance with hospital policies, safe regulations, infection control protocols, and professional standards of practice. Providing coverage at least one weekend a month or more weekdays as the need arises, including holidays if required. Licensed CA State Board Physical Therapist. Current BLS certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr