Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Company: LifePoint Health
Location: Escondido
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at LifePoint Health summary: As a Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at Palomar Health Rehabilitation Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on providing high-quality rehabilitation care for patients in need. Your role involves assessing patient needs, implementing appropriate therapy interventions, and collaborating with team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This position also offers opportunities for professional development, supportive leadership, and a commitment to community service. Description:
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024.A career at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the San Diego area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Escondido, and the surrounding area, need them. If you are enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Our Benefits: --- Clinical career ladder --- New competitive pay rates --- Various shift availabilities --- Expansive benefit package --- Professional development and advancement opportunities --- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities --- Superior quality patient outcomes --- Supportive leadership and culture --- CEU Support --- State-of-the-art equipment --- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families --- Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees --- 6 paid holidays for full time employees --- Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees --- 401(k) retirement plan --- Flexible spending and health savings accounts What you will do in this role:

• 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
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
  
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
  • Inpatient rehab experience preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR Card Salary range: $55 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate. Palomar Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Keywords: Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Healthcare, Interdisciplinary Team, Therapy Interventions, Medical Rehabilitation, BLS/CPR, Quality of Life, Continuing Education

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