Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Margate FL

scheduleFull-time Days (Rotating Weekends)

Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement patient engagement and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patients physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

Job Responsibilities

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patients home using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physicians plan of care.
• You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies exercises therapeutic appliances and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• You will prioritize caseload determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Job Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapy
• Bachelors Degree