Physical Therapist - PRN, Jay Hospital

Baptist Health Care; Jay (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health Care in Jay, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and guide rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. You will use evidence-based modalities to implement care plans and document outcomes for each patient.

The role involves collaborating with the clinical team, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining compliance with department policies. After one year, potential student supervision duties may be assigned.

Formación

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Florida on hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification on hire.

Responsabilidades

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients per standards of care.
• Plans and provides treatment per standards.
• Coordinates patient care with clinical team.
• Educates patients/caregivers to promote home activities.
• Completes required documentation to reflect care and outcomes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Knowledge of guidelines

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Motivational skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

The Physical Therapist assesses plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Through the use of physical and functional assessments, level of dysfunction is identified; plan of care is determined and documented. This position implements care plan through the use of evidence based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Educates the patient/caregivers in treatment and care to engage patient in being an active participant in continuing activities at home.
• Completes all required paperwork following Physical Therapy department policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes related to the assessment and plan of care.
• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in Physical Therapy.
• Monitors the treatment activities of PTA's and aides.
• After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required or
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy Required or
• Doctorate Physical Therapy Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist Licensed Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate others.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 10094
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 05/18/2026, 06:46 PM
• Locations 14114 Alabama St, Jay, FL, 32565, US
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE PRN (As Needed)