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

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver safe, evidence-based physical therapy under physician direction. You will plan and implement individualized treatment programs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and supervise support personnel to support patient recovery.

Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited DPT and a Florida PT license; temporary permits may be accepted. TMH is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Master’s degree in physical therapy conferred before 2019 and bachelor’s degree in physical therapy conferred before 2000 may be accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

DPT degree (CAPTE-accredited)

Master’s in Physical Therapy (pre-2019)

Bachelor’s in PT (pre-2000)

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

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.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

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.