Physical Therapist -- Acute Care

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Physical Therapists test muscle strength, the amount of flexibility in joints, and the ability to walk or move. As a Physical Therapist at Lutheran Hospital and occasionally at Avon and Fairview Hospital, you will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs tailored to each patient's needs across a variety of units. Physical Therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists. Often, physical therapy patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health.

This position has opportunities for growth and advancement through the CCRST Path to Promotion process, which offers a clear structure for career development. Caregivers can take on leadership roles as ongoing team champions for platforms such as Epic, PROMIS and MedBridge, contributing to education, quality and process improvement. Additional professional development includes eligibility for the Acute Care Residency Program, designed to deepen clinical knowledge and prepare team members for future advancement within the organization.

A caregiver in this role works day/evening/night/weekend shifts from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with float and rotating holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

• Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition.

• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.

• Cover outpatient physical therapy services during high-demand periods.

• Float to other acute care hospitals in the western submarket during periods of fluctuating patient volumes, ensuring system-wide adaptability.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree or certificate

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Clinical area experience

• Acute care, acute rehab or inpatient experience

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.

• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.

• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.

• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.

• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.

• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.

• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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