Physical Therapist Resident

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 11487

Summary

Summary:

Physical Therapist- Resident participates in a twelve-month Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program. In addition to providing direct patient care, as a Physical Therapist, the Resident has additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them that include one-on-one clinical mentorship, didactic coursework, clinical research, and teaching in the area of clinical sub-specialty. The Physical Therapist role performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans, and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patients reach their maximum performance in accordance with the plan of care prescribed by the provider; provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist program required. 

2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required.

3. Experience: One year of clinical experience.

4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: American Physical Therapy Association membership required. Appointment is contingent on candidate passing a criminal background check, and program receiving Grant of Candidacy.

5. Additional Documents may be requested.