Physical Therapist PT
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DescriptionAnderson Rehabilitation Institute15K Sign on Bonus!A career at Anderson Rehabilitation Institute, a 34-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Anderson Healthcare is more than a job. Its a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Edwardsville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!What you will do in this role:Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individualAssesses patients needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamworkObserves and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if neededPerforms an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and servicesAble to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for interventionFormulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapyOther duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is locatedInpatient rehab experience preferredCurrent BLS/CPR CardAnderson Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther.