Physical Therapist - (Inpatient: Full Time)

IHA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Florida is seeking a Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program to join our rehabilitation team as a full-time Physical Therapist. You will assess, plan, organize, and participate in programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent deformity in patients with disease or injury.

Responsibilities include administering manual therapy, documenting progress, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring patient education for at-home care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in Florida with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and strength.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, and/or traction to relieve pain and improve function.
• Document prognosis, treatment, and progress; coordinate follow-up care and referrals.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

New Grads Welcome

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

• 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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

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.

• 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Minimum Qualifications

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.