Physical Therapist Atlantis, FL

Job description

Location: 5301 South Congress Avenue, Atlantis, FL 33462

Physical Therapist Atlantis, FL

ScheduleFull-time Days (No Weekends)

Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35thpresident. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical

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 ssignments/handoffs.

Job Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of FL REQUIRED

Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF RECENT ACUTE CARE EXP

Sign Additional Information

Compensation- ***- ***- *** based on years of experience

SOB on a case by case basis

Fee: 20% of the annual salary (split per contract)

Who can apply

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