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Memorial Healthcare System
Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem - Days - MRH
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$86,893 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
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Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.
Location:
Hollywood, Florida Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.Summary:
Do you have a passion for acute care? Are you looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment to foster your clinical & professional growth? The Memorial Regional acute care team values the clinical contributions of our therapists in the care of adults with a variety of medical complexities?- 863 bed, Level I Trauma Center?
- Flexible start times?
- Enjoy the experience of providing services at the highest level of acute care by treating ECMO, VAD, Transplant and Level I multi-trauma patients. ?
- Expand your knowledge and earn unlimited CEUS with your free subscription to Medbridge & Monthly Rehab Lecture Series?
- Clinical Ladder?
- Leadership support
- Clinical bedside support of discipline specific supervisors,
- Robust mentoring & onboarding program?
- Regular clinical rotations?
- Autonomy to bring evidence
- based practices to the forefront & help to implement change?
- Endless opportunities to participate in community events & give back to those we serve?
- MRH has 4 publications in 4 different journals & received the Gage Award for Quality from America's Essential Hospitals?
- PTs have the opportunity to develop wound care skills if interested
Responsibilities:
Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.