Physical Therapist - Acute, Full-time, Baptist Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity in patients with disease or injury. Using physical and functional assessments, the therapist identifies patients’ level of dysfunction, determines and documents a plan of care, and implements that plan with evidence-based modalities and skilled interventions to help patients achieve mutually established functional goals. The role is full-time at Baptist Hospital and may require remaining on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- Florida Physical Therapist license upon hire.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification upon hire.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
- Plan and provide appropriate treatment to assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
- Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members and ensure communication is documented in the clinical record.
- Educate patients and caregivers about treatment and care so patients can actively continue activities at home.
- Complete required paperwork in accordance with Physical Therapy department policies and procedures, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes related to assessments and plans of care.
- Maintain and enhance personal knowledge and promote professional standards in Physical Therapy.
- Maintain current certification and licensure, and monitor the treatment activities of PTAs and aides.
- After one year of experience, may act as a student supervisor.
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
- May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
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Job Type
Full-time
