Acute Care Physical Therapist (12-20k Sign on Bonus)

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Director of Therapy Services, organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part; helps patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. - Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician. - Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability tests. - Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined sur...