Physical Therapist (PT) PRN - Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute

Job Description:DescriptionA 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 for our PRN job! Our Benefits: Tuition assistance/reimbursement Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage for full time employees Professional development and advancement opportunities Superior quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture 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 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 QualificationsCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located Inpatient rehab experience preferred Current BLS/CPR Card Salary range: $55 USD - $55USD 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 Health 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.