JOB SUMMARY
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed healthcare professionals who help patients reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and prevent long-term health conditions through fitness and wellness programs. PTs examine individuals, develop treatment plans to enhance movement, alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Key Responsibilities
• Examine patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize various treatment techniques to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Educate patients on preventing or managing their condition for long-term health benefits.
• Develop fitness and wellness programs to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles.
• Provide care in various settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes.

Schedule / Shift
• Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630
• Weekend requirements: 2 weekend shifts per assignment (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday).

Required Qualifications
• State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience
• Previous experience in Rehab, SNU, and Acute Care settings is required.

Certifications
• BLS

Skills
• Physical therapy intervention
• Patient education
• Treatment planning
• Mobility enhancement
• Pain management
• Function restoration
• Disability prevention
• Fitness and wellness program development

EMR / Systems
• Cerner experience required

Patient Population
• Not specified

Unit / Specialty
• May involve Rehab, SNU, and Acute Care settings.

Floating / On-Call
• Will float to acute care as needed.