Physical Therapist-Inpatient

About the job

Kootenai Health is hiring a per diem inpatient physical therapist for Physical Therapy - Inpatient in Coeur d'Alene, on day shift. The therapist evaluates the needs of referred patients, builds treatment plans and provides the therapy those plans call for.

The rehabilitation services department is one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the region and uses a multidisciplinary team of therapists, so patients can get a full range of treatments, procedures and consultations under one individualized care plan. It serves patients during and after hospital treatment and also offers outpatient therapy for the community.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and assess the needs of patients referred for therapy and develop their treatment plans
• Provide the therapy services set out in each treatment plan
• Work cooperatively with medical staff, case managers, social workers and adjusters
• You may supervise physical therapy assistants and aides
• Use creativity and some latitude in your work, relying on your own experience and judgment to plan and reach goals
• Meet the age-specific needs of the patients the assigned unit serves

What you need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited physical therapy school
• A current Idaho physical therapy license
• Familiarity with the standard concepts, practices and procedures of the field
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, stand and/or sit, and use the typical equipment of a clinical job

Schedule

• Day shift, per diem

Benefits

• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance, plus telemedicine and wellbeing resources for all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources, plus free or discounted use of fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts through PerkSpot and an employee referral bonus program