Physical Therapist (Inpatient Rehab)

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their inpatient rehab team. In this fulfilling role, you will assess and treat patients to enhance their mobility and overall well-being. You will develop personalized rehabilitation programs, administer therapies, and provide education to patients and families. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Administer exercises and therapies to achieve patient goals.
• Document treatment progress and adjust plans as necessary.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Rehabilitative Programs

Manual Therapy

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

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Position Purpose

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose: Physical Therapist (Inpatient Rehab) evaluates a patient’s strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, and ability to perform functional mobility such as getting into and out of bed, transferring, walking, and stair climbing, also wheelchair skills if appropriate.

What You Will Do

1. 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.
2. Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
3. 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.
4. 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

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Experience & Skills

New Grads and Experienced PTs welcome

Licensure/Certification

Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.