PT Acute Care

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Acute Care Physical Therapist to join our team in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to patients in a hospital setting.

In this role, you will help patients recover from acute medical conditions and improve their functional mobility. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in acute care physical therapy and a commitment to patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact on our patients' recovery journey.

Position : PT Acute Care

Location : Memphis, Tennessee

Schedule : Day (5x8 Hours) 8 : 00 16 : 30

Unit : Occupational Therapy

What You'll Do :

As an Acute Care Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients in a hospital setting who are recovering from acute medical conditions, surgeries, or injuries.

Your role involves assessing patients’ physical abilities, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.

You will provide hands-on therapy, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed. Additionally, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, educate patients and their families on rehabilitation strategies, and assist with discharge planning to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Resp onsibilities :

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical conditions, functional abilities, and mobility limitations upon admission to the acute care setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address patients' rehabilitation goals and needs, including exercise regimens, manual therapy, and functional training.
• Provide direct physical therapy interventions to patients, focusing on improving strength, coordination, balance, and range of motion.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal recovery outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and strategies to enhance recovery and prevent further complications.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on patient response and changes in their condition.
• Assist with discharge planning by evaluating patients' home environments and providing recommendations for adaptive equipment and home modifications.

Requirements :

• RN license in State of Assignment or compact license
• 2 years of experience as a traveler 3 years with no travel
• Must live 100 miles from Facility
• Covid Vaccine
• Flu Vaccine

Why join us :

• Professional Growth : Expand your nursing proficiency and knowledge while experiencing a range of cases and scenarios that enrich your career journey.
• Commitment to Excellence : Join a team that is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care. We prioritize excellence in healthcare delivery and continuous improvement in our practices.
• Positive Work Environment and Team Culture : Emphasize if your healthcare team has a positive work environment where collaboration, support among team members, and a strong team culture are prioritized.

This is crucial for LPNs / LVNs who thrive in supportive work environments and value teamwork.