Physical Therapist- Acute Rehab Unit​/Med Surg

Physical Therapist
- Acute Rehab Unit/Med Surg

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: PHYSI
003201

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• Posted :
  August 15, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Noblesville, IN 46060, USA

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist plans, organizes and administers medically a prescribed physical therapy program to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients with injuries; muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases; debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional activities. The Physical Therapist helps patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Review physician's prescription, patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to identify a therapy diagnosis and develop or revise a comprehensive plan of care.
• Implement evidence-based treatment protocols, including use of manual exercises and treatment equipment, application of physical agents, and patient assistance to perform various physical activities, including functional activities, daily-living activities, gait training, and the use of assistive and supportive devices, and record daily treatments.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages, adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit, and prepare written progress reports.
• Evaluate the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members, and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, length of stay, readiness to learn, and emotional status.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
• Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants skilled therapy intervention and prepare a written discharge report.
• Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise work activities of support personnel, including physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, and volunteers as appropriate and available.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum:
  Bachelor of Physical Therapy
• Preferred:
  Master or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Experience Requirements

• Minimum:
  No Clinical Experience as a Physical Therapist required
• Preferred: 2 Years Clinical Experience as a Physical Therapist

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Physical Therapist license eligible to practice in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Bachelors or better in Physical Therapy.

Masters or better in Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapist

BLS
- Basic Life Support

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