Physical Therapist Full Time

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC • Venice, FL

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About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you will be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from illnesses and injuries. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapeutic interventions to maximize functional outcomes. You will also educate patients and families on self-management techniques to support continued progress after discharge.

Requirements

• Current license to practice professional Physical Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
• Promotes a healing environment, uses resources to support optimum patient outcomes, and supports patient rights and satisfaction.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment and within specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Effective spoken and written English communication; writes legibly.
• Works cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
• Proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, including physical examinations, range-of-motion testing, gait analysis, and assessments of strength, coordination, and balance.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence.
• Use therapeutic techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and modalities to address patient needs.
• Educate and train patients and families on therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, and safe home-management strategies.
• Monitor patient progress, measure outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document treatment sessions accurately and maintain detailed patient records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor and foster a supportive environment for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time