Inpatient Acute Physical Therapist

Shift Information

Day shift

Minimum Experience Required

1 year of relevant experience within the past 5 years.

Certifications/Requirements

• Valid Ohio physical therapy license (not in process).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Job Description

The Inpatient Acute Physical Therapist position involves working with a variety of patients, including those with orthopedic, neurosurgical, neurological, cardiovascular diagnoses, and other medically complex cases. The primary patient demographic includes adults, geriatric, and young adult patients.

Responsibilities

Therapists will be responsible for:

• Providing physical therapy services for semi-complex patients with multiple orthopedic and internal injuries.
• Working with post-operative surgery patients, particularly those recovering from joint replacements.
• Meeting the needs of patients in critical care and those who may be intubated.

Schedule

The position will typically involve five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, with regular weekend coverage expected. Efforts will be made to accommodate personal requests for time off when possible.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required for this position.