Physical Therapist - (Inpatient: Full Time)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore physical function. The role includes collaboration with physicians, discharge planning, and home exercise instruction.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program and Florida licensure, with BLS certification. New grads are welcome to apply, and the organization emphasizes compassionate,

Qualifications

• New grads and experienced PTs welcome.
• Licensure in Florida required.
• BLS by American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to relieve pain and improve strength.
• Discharge patients when goals are met and arrange follow-up care or referrals.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans for maximum benefit.
• Document goals, progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Inform patients about findings outside scope and refer as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on home treatment procedures.
• Plan and carry out individualized programs to restore function and reduce pain.
• Record prognosis, treatment, and progress in patient chart or electronic system.
• Review referrals and medical records to determine appropriate PT treatment.

Skills

New grads welcome

Clinical teamwork

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Florida Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description: Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.

Responsibilities

• Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow up care or referrals.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Experience & Skills: New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome.
• Licensure/Certification: Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.
• BLS through American Heart Association Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.