Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL, seeks a Physical Therapist to provide complex trauma and rehab services. You will guide bedside care, design patient plans, and support families while advancing evidence-based practices across the rehab team.

The role offers mentorship, clinical ladder progression, and opportunities to contribute to hospital wide initiatives, with emphasis on compassionate care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Accredited PT program completion required.
• Current Florida PT license or eligible required.
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent communication and empathy required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of PT assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a care plan addressing patient needs and family involvement.
• Mentors teammates and serves as a resource for clinical skills.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives and educational programs.
• Assists with patient discharge planning and education on progress.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Florida PT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Summary

Do you have a passion for acute care? Are you looking for a close-knit supportive environment to foster your clinical & professional growth?

Memorial Pembroke’s rehab team values the clinical contributions of our therapists in the care of adults with a variety of medical complexities including general, orthopedic, neurological, medical/surgical, cardiac, geriatric, wound care and ICU. Memorial Hospital Pembroke provides care to an underserved community which requires therapists to be empathetic and creative problem solvers.

• All treatments are performed at the bedside
• Flexible start times
• Expand your knowledge and earn unlimited CEUS with your free subscription to Medbridge & other educational offerings throughout the system.
• Amazing opportunities to be involved in initiatives at the hospital level
• Clinical Ladder available for full-time and part-time physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
• Robust student program
• Certified Stroke Center
• Mentoring support - Clinical bedside guidance by our clinical ladder therapists & rehab supervisor
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload and bring evidence- based practices to the forefront & help to implement change
• Endless opportunities to participate in community events & give back to those we serve
• High employee engagement & retention
• SLP sees inpatients for full services and provides diagnostic services for outpatients including MBSS & FEES
• PTs have the opportunity to develop wound care skills
• Recently named Most Socially Responsible Hospital in Florida (Published in Becker’s Hospital Review 6/23/26)

Responsibilities

Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.Functions as mentor, role model and resource for clinical skills, professional growth, patient advocacy and community service.Attains and applies advanced knowledge, competencies, and training. Actively participates in discipline specific professional associations.Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.Leads performance improvement initiatives.Develops and presents educational programs for peers, other disciplines, and the community.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Physical Therapy (Required)

BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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