Physical Therapist- Surgery and Rehab Hospital (Inpatient Post-Surgery)- Weekend Option 3

Job description

PRN (As Needed) 13 weekends per quarter (day shift); 1 holiday per year Option for additional Mon-Fri shifts; varied day/evening Cross-training to rehab General Summary: Provides physical therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Evaluates patient using diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. - Plans individualized physical therapy program for each patient including exercises, therapeutic modalities and procedures. - Directs and supervises patient in active, active assisted, passive exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training using appropriate equipment as needed. - Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. - Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established. - Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives. - Uti...