Physical Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

15d

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you will be a member of an interdisciplinary team providing patient-centered care to people recovering from illnesses and injuries. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to support functional outcomes. You will also educate patients and their 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.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
Effective verbal and written English communication; legible writing.
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
Proficiency 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 patients’ 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, professional, supportive, and encouraging environment for patients.
Promote a healing environment, use resources to support patient outcomes, and support patient rights and satisfaction.
Organize and prioritize tasks, complete responsibilities within specified time constraints, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English and work cooperatively with coworkers and hospital employees.
Use Microsoft Windows applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.