Physical Therapist

Rancho Mirage, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) Clinical Allied (Travel Assignment)

Compensation

Weekly Pay Range: $2600 $2800 per week
(Based on 40 hours/week; compensation may vary depending on experience qualifications and compliance requirements. Taxable and non-taxable components apply in accordance with applicable laws.)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and patient-centered Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) to provide high-quality rehabilitative care within an inpatient clinical setting. This role is responsible for evaluating patients implementing evidence-based treatment plans administering therapeutic modalities and supporting safe and effective discharge planning for hospitalized patients with acute sub-acute and complex rehabilitative needs.

The ideal candidate is clinically competent detail-oriented and experienced in delivering physical therapy services in an inpatient environment while maintaining strict compliance with hospital policies regulatory standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities Inpatient Patient Care & Treatment

Evaluate and treat inpatients with a wide range of medical surgical neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Implement individualized treatment plans and select appropriate therapeutic modalities to meet established functional and rehabilitation goals in an inpatient setting.
Provide prescribed physical therapy interventions to facilitate recovery and functional mobility for patients with mental or physical impairments.
Perform ongoing assessments monitor patient progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans and discharge disposition as appropriate.
Deliver safe effective and age-appropriate therapy treatments in accordance with each patients clinical condition cultural background and rehabilitative needs.
Appropriately and consistently delegate patient treatment procedures and modalities in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy.
Provide comprehensive inpatient discharge planning including mobility recommendations durable medical equipment (DME) needs caregiver training and patient education.

Documentation Workflow & Productivity

Maintain thorough timely legible and consistent inpatient documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) including evaluations daily notes progress notes and discharge summaries.
Meet individual productivity standards established by the inpatient rehabilitation department.
Utilize available resources to support patient flow and care coordination including scheduling documentation support and interdisciplinary rounding as applicable.

Compliance & Safety

Demonstrate consistent compliance with the organizations Code of Conduct compliance policies hospital licensing requirements accreditation standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Identify address and report compliance concerns safety issues or suspected violations in accordance with hospital policy.
Maintain treatment areas equipment and supplies to ensure a safe inpatient care environment.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate closely with physicians nurses case management occupational therapy speech therapy and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize inpatient patient outcomes.
Communicate clearly professionally and in a timely manner with patients families physicians supervisors and interdisciplinary care teams.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds care conferences and departmental meetings as assigned.

Education & Professional Development

Provide education and mentoring to physical therapy student interns as assigned.
Participate in special department programs quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong clinical skills in inpatient physical therapy including functional mobility gait training balance training transfer training and therapeutic exercise.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced inpatient hospital environment.
Knowledge and ability to administer departmental modalities programs and protocols appropriate to an inpatient population.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients families healthcare professionals and support staff to ensure coordinated inpatient care.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelors Degree or higher in Physical Therapy (PT)
Preferred: Masters Degree or Doctorate (DPT) in Physical Therapy

Licensure & Certifications

Required: Active Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board
Required: American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support)

Schedule & Assignment Details

Setting: Inpatient Hospital
Schedule: Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
Hours Per Day: 10-hour shifts preferred (8-hour shifts considered)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Job Category: Clinical Allied Travel Assignment

Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) Clinical Allied (Travel Assignment) Compensation Weekly Pay Range: $2600 $2800 per week (Based on 40 hours/week; compensation may vary depending on experience qualifications and compliance requirements. Taxable and non-taxable components apply in accordan...