Inpatient Physical Therapist, 40hrs

Inpatient Physical Therapy Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description:

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: Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Education Preferred: 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:

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

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

Free off-site parking; short 5 minute shuttle ride to the hospital.

We have a large orthopedic population

Apply today!