Lymphedema Physical Therapist | $20k Sign-on + Relo

Tallahassee Memorial; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit hospital system serving North Florida and South Georgia. We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver safe, evidence-based care as ordered by physicians.

Requires a DPT (or CAPTE-equivalent) and active Florida license; Master’s or Bachelor’s in PT may be considered for certain credentials. Reports to the Director/Rehabilitation; assists with program development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program before 2019.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program before 2000.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist license; temporary permit may be accepted.
• TMH is an equal opportunity employer with pre-employment screens.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician.
• Plans, organizes and implements treatment programs for individual patients.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Supervises work of support personnel.

Education

DPT degree

Master’s degree in physical therapy

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree (or equivalent) from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited educational program. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited educational program conferred prior to 2019 and bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited educational program conferred prior to 2000 may be accepted

Required Experience:

None

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Current Florida Physical Therapist license. Temporary permit may be accepted.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

Delivers safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician. Plans, organizes and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel.

Reports: Director/Rehabilitation

Supervises: Physical Therapy Assistant