PRN Physical Therapist- Regional Cancer Center

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team at a leading cancer center. This role focuses on working with oncology patients, requiring expertise in evaluating and treating various health conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and must be lymphedema certified. You will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care through effective treatment plans, while also promoting overall wellness and fitness. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and contribute to a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Lymphedema certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat individuals with functional limitations and disabilities.
• Design and modify treatment interventions to alleviate impairments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Time Management

Stress Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location: The Sanctuary - Regional Cancer Center - 8931 Colonial Center Drive Fort Myers, FL 33905

Department: Rehabilitation Services-RCC

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/ PRN

PRN Pay Rate: $51.14 / hour

Summary

This position is working with the oncology population. Applicants must be lymphedema certified.

The Physical Therapist (PT) position is responsible for examining, evaluating, and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of intervention. The PT is also responsible for alleviating impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities by designing, implementing, and modifying treatment interventions. Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, as well as promoting and maintaining fitness, health, and wellness in populations of all ages. The PT is engaged in administration, consultation, education, and research. The PT is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics, or behaviors required for success in this job include critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

1. Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelor's
2. Program of Study: Physical Therapy
3. Required/Preferred: Required

Experience Requirements

1. Minimum Years Required: At least one year
2. Area of Experience: Oncology Experience
3. Required/Preferred: Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

1. Licenses: Physical Therapist License
2. Required/Preferred: Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

1. Certificates/Registrations: Lymphedema certification
2. Required/Preferred: Required