Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
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DescriptionCommunity Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, a 44-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Indianapolis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Greenwood 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! Our Benefits:Various shift availabilitiesStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesSupportive leadership and cultureWhat 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 CardCommunity Rehabilitation Hospital South 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. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke Specialty Program..