Acute Care Rehab Physical Therapist

Northwest Specialty Hospital Reno, Nevada, US

About the Role

Northwest Specialty Hospital in Post Falls, ID seeks a full-time Acute Rehab Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered therapy in an inpatient acute care setting. Evaluate and treat post-surgical, orthopedic, spine, and complex medical patients to restore mobility, function, and independence. Develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions. Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and case management on goals and discharge planning. Document care in EMR, educate patients and families, and support a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered rehabilitation in inpatient acute care.
  • Collaborate with care team on discharge planning.
  • Document in EMR and educate patients/families.

Qualifications

  • State physical therapy license
  • ACLS not required?
  • Experience in acute rehab preferred

Required Skills

physical therapy acute care inpatient rehab gait training therapeutic exercise

Keywords

PT acute care rehabilitation inpatient physical therapy

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