Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Health First; Florida; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist (Inpatient) at Cape Canaveral Hospital for a full-time position. The role involves maintaining patient safety, evaluating patients, and providing effective therapies to aid their progress. Candidates must complete an accredited degree, hold a Florida license, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position requires physical and mental stamina as well as the ability to make critical decisions in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Current or temporary Florida license is required.

Responsabilités

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communications skills

Basic computer skills or willingness to learn

Formation

Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college

Description du poste

Physical Therapist - Inpatient role at Health First

PER DIEM – Cape Canaveral Hospital

Quality/No Harm

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

Customer Experience

• Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt.
• Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.
• Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
• Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day.
• Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.

Qualifications Required

• Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college.
• Current or temporary Florida license.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Physical Demands

• Knowledge and use of proper lifting and body mechanics.
• Must be able to assist in lifting, standing, supporting patients.
• Able to bend and stoop as PT care requires.

Mental Demands

• Problem‑solving ability.
• Decision‑making skills.
• Able to interact with all people.
• Able to concentrate under multiple demands/time constraints.
• Able to concentrate in stressful and distracting surroundings.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care