What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Physical Therapist position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Provide specialized physical therapy services in an acute care hospital setting, including patient assessment, developing and implementing treatment plans to enhance mobility and promote healing.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' conditions and create individualized treatment plans.
- Administer interventions such as manual therapy, mobilization, and therapeutic exercises.
- Document progress and adjust plans using the EMR system.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
- Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and injury prevention.
- Maintain professional standards and adhere to hospital protocols.
- Valid state license as a Physical Therapist.
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a heavy caseload.
- Flexibility to rotate weekends and work outlined schedules.
- Knowledge of EPIC EMR system preferred.
- Work in a dynamic inpatient environment, enhancing clinical skills through diverse cases.
- Opportunities for professional development within a supportive setting.
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Travel reimbursement, paid sick leave, and additional benefits.
- Access to referral programs.