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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Physical Therapist - PT, Acute Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDavenport, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
  • A current Basic Life Support (BLS)/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card.

Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians; may be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in that individual's absence.
  • Assess patients' needs, identify and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions, and work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Observe and evaluate treatment effect and accomplishment of short- and long-term goals; recommend changes to the physician when needed.
  • Perform an appropriate assessment on each patient and perform reassessments according to policy; complete accurate and timely quality-improvement scoring for adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
  • Assess patient pain interfering with optimal function or participation in rehabilitation, make appropriate interventions to reduce pain, and contact the physician for intervention when appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Inpatient rehabilitation experience.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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