Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care Hospital - 26-02419

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital

Profession: Therapy / Rehabilitation
Specialty: Acute Care Physical Therapy

Shift: Day Shift – 5 x 8 Hour Shifts (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Location - Bronxville, NY

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery in an acute care hospital setting. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans to restore mobility, improve physical function, reduce pain, and enhance overall patient recovery.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Physical Therapist ensures safe and effective rehabilitation services while promoting patient independence and optimal functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.

• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.

• Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise therapy, mobility training, and functional rehabilitation.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and mobility techniques.

• Document patient evaluations, treatments, and progress in the electronic medical record system.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols.

• Promote safe mobility and injury prevention during therapy sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy – Required.

• New York State Physical Therapist License – Required (or eligibility within one year of hire).

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification – Required.

• Knowledge of physical therapy practices and rehabilitation techniques.

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership preferred.

• Experience working in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.