Impactful Inpatient Rehab PT (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO & Disability

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Brand new facility

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist for St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR. This PRN opportunity supports inpatient rehab services, delivering high-quality therapy to adult and geriatric patients.

You will assess patients, develop plans of care, collaborate with the care team, and ensure safety and optimal outcomes. Current PT licensure in the state and CPR/BLS are required; inpatient rehab experience is preferred.

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. 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.
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist for St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR. This PRN opportunity supports inpatient rehab services, delivering high-quality therapy to adult and geriatric patients.

You will assess patients, develop plans of care, collaborate with the care team, and ensure safety and optimal outcomes. Current PT licensure in the state and CPR/BLS are required; inpatient rehab experience is preferred.