Physical Therapist PT with Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Carle Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across ages, adjust plans of care, and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation options for candidates moving 50+ miles.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, licensure as a PT, and BLS within 30 days. The role emphasizes patient education, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with providers to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - IDFPR
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement
• Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across ages, adjust plans of care, and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation options for candidates moving 50+ miles.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, licensure as a PT, and BLS within 30 days. The role emphasizes patient education, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with providers to optimize outcomes.