PT Acute Care

vTech Solution; Chewelah (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled therapy in acute care. The role involves performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team across two hospital locations.

This position requires traveling between sites (~23 miles apart), ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Four 10-hour days per week may apply depending on scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Washington state.
• Experience in both inpatient acute care and outpatient therapy settings.
• Ability to travel between hospital locations (~23 miles apart).
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments for acute care and outpatient patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Document patient progress and maintain medical records in electronic systems.
• Travel between hospital sites to provide therapy services as required.
• Adhere to hospital policies and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.

Skills

Washington PT license

Inpatient/outpatient experience

Travel between sites

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Valid driver's license

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Summary

The Therapy/Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist (PT) in Acute Care Hospital provides skilled physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care, performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The PT is expected to travel between two hospital locations to provide comprehensive therapy services, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation services to acute care and outpatient patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records using electronic health systems.
• Travel between hospital sites to deliver therapy services as required.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Washington.
• Experience in both inpatient acute care and outpatient therapy settings.
• Ability to travel between hospital locations (~23 miles apart).
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience working in critical access hospitals or similar healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system.
• Previous experience with 4x10 hour shift schedules.

Special Considerations

• Position floats between units based on hospital needs.
• No on-call or weekend work required.
• Must be able to work 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday.
• Must be comfortable traveling between two hospital locations during the workday.

Scheduling

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week, Monday through Thursday.
• Shift hours are approximately 7:20 AM to 5:50 PM.
• No block schedules or 48-hour shifts approved.