Inpatient Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation) Full Time

at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Inpatient Physical Therapist will:

• Utilize the physical therapy process to deliver comprehensive patient care in an inpatient setting. 
• Deliver comprehensive patient care in the Emergency Department and outpatient setting as needed. 
• Carry out individualized programs that encompass assessment, treatment planning, implementation, education, and ongoing communication, all aimed at maximizing each patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. 
• Evaluate patients recovering from surgery, trauma, or acute illness, creating tailored rehabilitation strategies to enhance mobility, strength, and overall functional independence. 
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, provide hands-on therapy and educate patients and their families on effective recovery techniques. 
• Meticulously document patient progress and communicate with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and optimal care within the unique challenges of a rural healthcare environment. 
• Assists in the decision making for patient admission, discharge planning, and if further placement may be required.