Physical Therapist (PT)

Facility: Hospital Sisters Health System Rehabilitation Hospital 

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.  

How you’ll Contribute

The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a
designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations,
modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and
departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality
patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of
functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

* 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 individual.
* Assesses 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 teamwork.
* Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long
term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
* Performs 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 services.
* Able 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 intervention

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off. 
* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs). 
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities. 
* Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a
brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.  

What we’re looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

* Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is
located.
* Inpatient rehab experience preferred
* Current BLS/CPR Card.

EEOC Statement

HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HSHS
Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.