Physical Therapist - Full-time
About The Position
UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North, affiliated with Select Medical, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule and offers a $12,000 sign-on bonus. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, establishes goals and treatment plans, delivers therapy, monitors and adjusts treatment, and supports patients and families through education and discharge planning. The therapist also collaborates with colleagues, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and students, maintains documentation, and participates in continuing education. The employer describes an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits supporting employee health and well-being.
Requirements
- Hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist.
- Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
- Set goals and develop treatment plans.
- Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students.
- Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
- Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Benefits
- $12,000 sign-on bonus.
- Extensive and thorough orientation program.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Clinical ladder program.
- Student debt benefit program.
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings.
- Generous PTO and paid sick time.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
