Physical Therapist

Apploi; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO and Sick time

Zusammenfassung

Everwell Port St. Lucie Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care within a behavioral health hospital setting.

The role involves examining patients, developing treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Responsibilities include reviewing medical histories, diagnosing movement issues, creating individualized plans, educating patients and families, and guiding in-home exercises.

Qualifikationen

• Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination
• Valid PT license in state of practice

Aufgaben

• Reviewing patients' medical histories
• Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
• Developing individualized treatment plans for patients
• Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan
• Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
• Recording patients' progress and modifying the plan of care if needed
• Educating patients and family members about the recovery process
• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms
• Assisting patients with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
• Advising the patient and family about in-home treatment options and exercises

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Ausbildung

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

National Certification Examination

Jobbeschreibung

Physical Therapist

Locations: Everwell Port St. Lucie Hospital, Inc

Position Summary

Everwell Port St. Lucie Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care within our behavioral health hospital. Physical therapists examine each person and then develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing patients' medical histories
• Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
• Developing individualized treatment plans for patients
• Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan
• Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
• Recording patients' progress and modifying the plan of care if needed
• Educating patients and family members about the recovery process
• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms
• Assisting patients with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
• Advising the patient and family about in-home treatment options and exercises

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination
• Valid PT license in state of practice

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.
• Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.
• Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.

Benefits

• Meaningful work supporting behavioral health patients
• Team-oriented healthcare environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO and Sick time. This position requires a pre-employment Level 2 Background check: https://info.flclearinghouse.com