New Graduate Physical Therapist

Select Medical; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our acute inpatient post-ICU team in Lake Worth, FL. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with a sign-on bonus of $15,000 and a competitive starting hourly rate.

You will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, supervise PT/PTA staff, and participate in discharge planning within a facility that treats brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other critical illnesses.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Education

Physical Therapist licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)Critical Care + Inpatient Rehabilitation

New Graduates encouraged to apply

Sign-on Bonus: $15,000

Location: Lake Worth, FL

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: starting at $42.36 per hour

plus shift differential for weekend shifts

Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. It also includes a brand new acute inpatient rehabilitation unit that addressesthe medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.


• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.


• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.


• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.


• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.


• Promoting continuous quality improvement.


• Teaching and counseling patients/families.


• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.


• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.


• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.


• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants as well as supervising PT and PTA students.


• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.


• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.


• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.


• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.


• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.