Physical Therapist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Baptist South
About The Position
Baptist Health is hiring a Physical Therapist for its Acute Care Rehab Department at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a PRN day-shift position requiring at least three shifts per month. The ideal candidate is comfortable providing weekend coverage twice per month. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute care experience and experience in orthopedic and neurological care. The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy treatment to patients. The role provides care to improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The therapist also oversees support staff, participates in departmental operations and performance improvement activities, follows budget guidelines, and completes mandatory education and licensure requirements.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent experience working in an acute care setting.
- Experience in orthopedic and neurological care.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
- Physical Therapist license from the Florida Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Comfort providing weekend shift coverage twice per month.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy treatment to patients.
- Provide patient care to improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
- Oversee support staff.
- Participate in departmental operations and performance improvement activities.
- Remain within budget guidelines.
- Participate in mandatory education and meet licensure requirements.
Benefits
- Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus.
