Physical Therapist-PRN- Acute Care

Parkland Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and to provide leadership to Physical Therapy staff.  The role requires a PT degree from an APTA‑accredited program and two years of clinical experience.

Applicants must hold current Texas Board licensure (or temporary licensure) and a Healthcare Provider CPR card from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of physical therapy procedures and techniques.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Skills

PT knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Patient centered care

Leadership

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy (APTA‑accredited)

Job description

Primary Purpose

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles of physical therapy in addition to providing leadership to Physical Therapy professional and support staff.

Education:

• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Experience:

• Must have two years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have current licensure with the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Texas, or have temporary licensure in Texas.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy procedures and techniques.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.