HFMG Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Health First; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Schedule

Day Shifts

Paygrade PG-42

Job summary

Health First is seeking a per diem therapist in Florida to provide high-quality care while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies. The role requires a discipline-appropriate degree, active Florida licensure, and a current BLS card. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential as is the ability to document care accurately.

Per diem shifts run days with a PG-42 pay grade. You will collaborate with the team to manage daily schedules, review treatments, and participate in

Qualifications

• Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college.
• Current Florida license.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner.

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner.

Primary Accountabilities

Quality/No Harm

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

Customer Experience

• Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt.
• Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.
• Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
• Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day.
• Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.

Work Experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college.
• Current Florida license.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Physical Demands

• Knowledge and use of proper lifting and body mechanics
• Must be able to assist in lifting, standing, supporting patients.
• Able to bend and stoop as PT care requires.

Mental Demands

• Problem-solving ability
• Decision-making skills
• Able to interact with all people
• Able to concentrate under multiple demands/time constraints
• Able to concentrate in stressful and distracting surroundings

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together,
we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our
associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Per Diem
Shift Times : days
Paygrade : PG-42