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Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Legacy Health · Vancouver, Washington, US

Overview Your greatest reward is helping patients return to the life they love. As a Physical Therapist , you will assess, plan, and implement personalized t...

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Overview Your greatest reward is helping patients return to the life they love. As a Physical Therapist , you will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment programs designed to achieve the best possible outcomes. If you share this passion and enjoy collaborating within a multidisciplinary team while supervising support personnel, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity. This is an acute care position. Responsibilities: Evaluation and Treatment Implementation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients across all age groups—from neonates to geriatrics—using age- and disability-appropriate assessments to establish baselines and develop individualized treatment plans that promote functional improvement. Assess patient abilities and limitations including neuromuscular movement and stability, sensation, perception, muscle strength, range of motion, body mechanics, vocational and prevocational abilities (adults), and developmental milestones (pediatrics). Evaluate patients’ home and work environments and recommend necessary physical barrier modifications or ergonomic adaptations to support safety and function. Treatment Delivery and Monitoring: Administer therapy...