Physical Therapist-Per Diem

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Florida is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease deformity from disease or injury.

Responsibilities include administering manual therapies, discharging patients when goals are met with proper follow-up, documenting progress, reviewing referrals, and teaching home treatment plans.

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 rehabilitation programs to improve mobility and strength.
• Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to relieve pain and improve function.
• Discharge patients when goals are attained, with appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress; document in patient charts/computer.
• Review referrals and patient records to determine diagnosis and treatment; instruct home procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

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.