Physical Therapist - Full Time (Outpatient) $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an outpatient hospital-based clinic specializing in neurologic, vestibular, oncology, lymphedema, geriatric, gait and balance, post operative/spinal pathologies, and complex orthopedic cases. The role involves developing individualized patient care plans, utilizing exercises, stretching, hands-on therapy, and equipment to manage pain, improve mobility, prevent injury, and promote health and wellness. The position also requires flexibility to work in various clinical locations, including satellite clinics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.
• Familiarity with government regulations for PT practice in an outpatient setting.
• Understanding of how regulations pertain to managing patient care, specifically for the OP Therapy Cap and Claims-Based Outcomes Reporting (i.e. G codes).

Nice To Haves

• Neurologic rehab experience/ NCS certification/ Neurologic residency
• GCS/ Geriatric Certification
• Vestibular experience/ and or certification
• Lymphedema Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining goals and expected outcomes.
• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease pain, increase mobility, prevent further injury, and facilitate health and wellness.
• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, and/or traction to relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity.
• Discharge patients when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
• Instruct the patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart or enter information into the computer.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of government regulations for PT practice in an outpatient setting, including the OP Therapy Cap and Claims-Based Outcomes Reporting (i.e. G codes).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching.
• $15,000 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree