Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Inpatient Rehab) Position Available In Broward, Florida

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

PositionPurposePhysical Therapist (Inpatient Rehab) – evaluate a patient’sstrength, range of motion, endurance, balance, and ability toperform functional mobility such as getting into and out of bed,transferring, walking, and stair climbing, also wheelchair skillsif appropriate.

What you will do:

Per Diem PT – inpatient rehab Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitativeprograms that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength,and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering fromdisease or injury. Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to helprelieve pain, increase the patient’s strength, and decrease orprevent deformity and crippling. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projectedoutcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow upcare or referrals. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stagesand adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Identify anddocument goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside theirscope and refer to an appropriate practitioner. Instruct patientand family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs ofphysical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physicalfunctioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction inpatients. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress inpatient’s chart or enter information into computer. Reviewphysician’s referral and patient’s medical records to helpdetermine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

MinimumQualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school ofPhysical Therapy is required.

Experience & Skills:

New Grads andExperienced PT’s welcome

Licensure/Certification:

-Must be aLicensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida isrequired.

Position Highlights and Benefits Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical,dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as acompassionate and transforming healing presence within ourcommunities. We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support eachother in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully,and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, wetrust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuouslearners.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is afull-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by theSisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holisticperson-centered care. We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beachcounties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, oneof the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care deliverysystems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visitsannually. Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day ofwork Retirement savings program with employer matching -Legal InfoWeare an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate againstany employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, genderidentity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any otherfederal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversityand Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit,Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundationof our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, andinclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different livedexperiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we becomeour best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides themost accessible and equitable care for those we serve. TrinityHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherstatus protected by law.