Inpatient Physical Therapist

MEP Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based inpatient rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and complex medical issues.

You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver hands-on therapy, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the care team. The role emphasizes education for patients and families and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical evaluation skills and ability to create/modify patient-centered rehab plans.
• Proficiency providing hands-on therapeutic treatment for diverse adult inpatient populations.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to accurately document care and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver and adjust therapeutic interventions to restore function and maximize independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and an interdisciplinary therapy team.
• Document clinical findings and treatment in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and safe participation in care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Hands-on therapy

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based inpatient rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and complex medical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver and adjust therapeutic interventions to restore function and maximize independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and an interdisciplinary therapy team.
• Document clinical findings and treatment in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and safe participation in care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong clinical evaluation skills and ability to create/modify patient-centered rehab plans.
• Proficiency providing hands-on therapeutic treatment for diverse adult inpatient populations.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to accurately document care and contribute to continuous improvement.