Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team at a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' recovery journeys through specialized care and interventions. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on adult and geriatric patients recovering from various conditions. If you possess a passion for patient care and teamwork, this position is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization that values professional development and superior patient outcomes, and be part of a culture that prioritizes quality care and community service.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Low Therapist-to-Patient Ratios

Various Shift Availabilities

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care and therapy interventions.
• Assess patient needs and formulate specific care plans.
• Evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Physical Therapy Interventions

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Pain Management

Education

Current Physical Therapist Licensure

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital West, a new 40-bed, 50,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Indy who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Brownsburg area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

• New competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• 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 effect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends changes 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Community Rehabilitation Hospital West strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.