Physical Therapist (Inpatient), Per Diem

Winchester Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great mentorship

Flexible start/stop times

Free off-site parking

Orthopedic patient population

Rotating shifts

ICU/medical-surgical floor experience

Discharge planning involvement

Job summary

Winchester Hospital is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize outcomes. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care across orthopedic and medical diagnoses, with opportunities to work in various hospital areas and participate in discharge planning.

The position offers mentorship, a balanced schedule with flexible start-stop times, and a supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Clinical experience in an inpatient setting required.
• At least three months inpatient experience or inpatient exposure as aide/clinical affiliation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial examination and identify problems to establish a working plan.
• Plan, prepare and carry out an individually designed treatment plan to improve function and alleviate pain.
• Reevaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions for maximum benefit.
• Communicate results, prognosis and progress to patients, families and other health professionals.
• Document prognosis, treatment response and progress in the EMR; provide discharge reports and updates to the care team.
• Participate in discharge planning and staff meetings.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Empathy

Communication

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy program

Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description:

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Contributes to the Hospital's mission by performing a comprehensive patient evaluation and establishing a working diagnosis to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully treating patients with a variety of orthopedic and medical diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program Education Preferred: Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy Experience Required: Clinical experience in an inpatient setting Experience Preferred: At least three months as an inpatient physical therapist. Previous inpatient exposure as an aide or on clinical affiliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes Reevaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports Communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing, and case managers as well as patients and their families Participates in discharge planning and staff meetings

Inpatient Physical Therapy Position

• This is an inpatient position.
• Winchester Hospital is a community hospital with 220 beds. Seasoned clinicians and new grads encouraged to apply; mentorship available as needed.
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible start-stop times depending on your preference.
• Free off-site parking; short 5 minute shuttle ride to the hospital.
• We have a large orthopedic population
• 3-4 late shifts per month required to evaluate orthopedic patients (11AM-7:30 PM).
• Rotating holiday schedule, 2 weekend days required per month with comp day of your choosing.
• Floating floor coverage, get experience in our 10 bed ICU, medical-surgical floors, day surgery center and emergency department.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $53.00 - $53.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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