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LAYIQ - Acute Care Physical Therapist-Per Diem at Sturdy Memorial

Bed mobility training
Transfer training
Gait training
Balance activities
Therapeutic exercise
Functional mobility training
Stair training
Neuromuscular re-education
Assistive-device training
Monitor patient response to treatment, including vital signs and changes in medical status.
Recognize precautions, contraindications, and safety concerns and modify treatment appropriately.
Safely manage patients with IV lines, oxygen, drains, catheters, telemetry, and other hospital equipment.
Educate patients and families regarding mobility, exercise, safety, equipment, and home programs.
Make appropriate recommendations regarding discharge destination, durable medical equipment, continued therapy, and level of assistance required.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
Prioritize and manage a variable caseload according to patient acuity and hospital needs.
Participate in quality improvement, education, and departmental activities as appropriate.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, infection-control requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
New clinicians considered
Excellent communication skills
Follows evidence-based practice guidelines
Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and documentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
.Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of an acute-care physical therapy position.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Prior hospital, acute care setting
Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree Physical Therapy Program
License/Certification: MA License
BLS CPR
Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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