Physical Therapist (PT) ARU

Lifepoint Health; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches. This full-time role includes a $20,000 commitment incentive bonus and opportunities to advance patient care and professional growth.

You will assess and treat patients, collaborate with nursing staff, educate families, document care, and maintain equipment in a safe, compliant environment. Your work life will support communities health.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of service.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient's condition, develop an individualized treatment plan and guide progress.
• Instruct nursing staff and families on follow-through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches

Schedule: Full Time

$20,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Acute Rehabilitation Unit, located inside Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches, is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.

How you'll contribute

Physical Therapist who excels in this role:

• Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed -evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us...

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for...

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.