Physical Therapist-Per Diem

Trinityhealth; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

TrinityHealth Florida is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to assess and implement rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. You will administer manual therapies and document patient progress, coordinating follow-up as needed.

Qualified applicants must be graduates of an accredited PT program and hold a Florida license. BLS certification is required, and the role welcomes new graduates and experienced therapists alike.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required. BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Administer manual therapy, massage, and/or traction as prescribed to assist recovery.
• Discharge patients when goals are met and arrange follow-up care or referrals.
• Document prognosis and progress in patient charts and enter data into the system.

Skills

Patient care

New grads welcome

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time Shift: Rotating 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. Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling. Conduct and support research and apply research findings to practice. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate followup 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. 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.

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.