Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Physical Therapist
*Pay starts at $42/hr and goes up based on experience*
Position Summary:
Responsible for evaluating/assessing the needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans.
Team Highlights:
As one of the largest inpatient rehabilitation teams in our region, we offer a highly collaborative, team'based approach to patient care. Our therapists work across a wide range of patient populations and acuity levels, including the Emergency Department, ICU, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, NICU, and anti' and post'partum care. This diversity provides providers with meaningful opportunities to grow clinically while delivering comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Our team is deeply committed to evidence'based practice and seamless care transitions throughout hospitalization and recovery. We are actively seeking motivated therapists who value collaboration, professional growth, and making a measurable impact on patient outcomes to join our expanding inpatient rehabilitation team.
Responsibilities:
- Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans
- Work cooperatively with medical staff, case managers, social work and adjusters
- May supervise physical therapy assistants and aides
- Performs a variety of tasks
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Typically reports to a manager
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited school of physical therapy required
- Current Idaho Physical Therapy License required
Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer'paid options for eligible full'time employees, plus affordable plans for part'time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pre'tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Award'winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
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