Physical Therapist

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In our state‑of‑the‑art facility, you’ll evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment programs to restore function, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment focused on safety, ethics, and community impact, with robust opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement while making a meaningful difference in patient outcomes every day. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including strength, range of motion, balance, gait, and functional mobility assessments. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with physician orders, patient goals, and best‑practice guidelines. Provide therapeutic interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re‑education, gait and balance training, and functional mobility training. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, safety precautions, use of assistive devices, and home exercise programs to support continued recovery. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes. Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record system. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes and recommendations to the care team and patient/family. Adhere to all hospital policies, regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and infection control and safety procedures in all clinical activities. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning to support safe, effective transitions of care. Engage in continuing education, in‑services, and professional development activities to maintain and advance clinical competency. Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and help promote a culture of compassionate, patient‑centered care. Required Skills Orthopedic assessment and treatment Neurologic rehabilitation Post‑surgical rehabilitation Gait and balance training Manual therapy techniques Therapeutic exercise prescription Pain management modalities Functional mobility training Patient and family education Care plan development and documentation Electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency Interdisciplinary care coordination Outcome measurement and reporting Infection control and safety practices Time management and case prioritization #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital