Part-Time Physical Therapist – Hillcrest Rehab Services
Service Line: Hillcrest Rehab ServicesSchedule: Part-Time
Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join our Hillcrest Rehab Services team on a part-time basis.
Our rehabilitation team helps patients regain strength, improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and work toward greater independence. As a Physical Therapist, you will use your clinical expertise to evaluate individual needs, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help each patient achieve meaningful goals and successful transitions of care.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Physical Therapist, you will help bring that mission to life by providing individualized therapy that improves movement, function, safety, and quality of life.
What You’ll Do
As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of functional and mobility needs while developing individualized plans of care focused on meaningful outcomes.
You will:
Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations using appropriate tests and measures.
Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs, abilities, goals, and expected outcomes.
Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
Progress treatment plans based on patient response and established goals.
Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, exercises, mobility, safety, and ongoing care needs.
Adapt treatment and education based on individual cognitive abilities, learning needs, and cultural considerations.
Complete accurate and timely documentation of therapy services.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapy team members, and other disciplines to coordinate patient care.
Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, concerns, and recommendations with the interdisciplinary team.
Develop effective transition and discharge plans, including recommendations for continued services and equipment.
Provide appropriate handoff communication when patients transition between care settings.
Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate care to Physical Therapist Assistants, therapy techs, and other support personnel.
Identify patients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete appropriate screenings.
Manage an effective patient schedule while considering patient preferences, clinical needs, and treatment goals.
Identify potential patient or facility safety risks and take appropriate action.
Participate in professional development, clinical education, and other professional activities as appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Physical Therapist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine commitment to helping patients regain function and independence.
The right candidate will be thoughtful, adaptable, and comfortable working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. You should enjoy building relationships with patients, celebrating progress, and developing treatment plans that support each individual’s goals.
Ideal candidates will have:
A compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and patient-education skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to recognize changes in patient status and adjust treatment appropriately.
Attention to patient safety and appropriate handling techniques.
Ability to effectively manage a patient caseload and schedule.
A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
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