Acute Rehab Physical Therapist: Make a Difference

Memorial Physician Practices; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & leave programs

Tuition assistance & loan support

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

St. Catherine Rehab Center, part of Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time inpatient rehabilitation role in Indiana. You will lead patient care, supervise assistants, and coordinate with the care team to meet short- and long-term rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications include current Indiana licensure as a PT, BLS/CPR, and inpatient rehab experience is preferred. Join our mission to enhance patient well-being in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR Card

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

St. Catherine Rehab Center, part of Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time inpatient rehabilitation role in Indiana. You will lead patient care, supervise assistants, and coordinate with the care team to meet short- and long-term rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications include current Indiana licensure as a PT, BLS/CPR, and inpatient rehab experience is preferred. Join our mission to enhance patient well-being in a supportive team environment.