Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Florida, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physical Therapist
Specialty Orthopedic
Salary $120,000 – $130,000 yearly
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/17/24

Full-time Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) needed.
Physical therapists must intentionally practice activities or interventions to maximize independence and maintain health for people who are limited by physical injury or illness, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, developmental or learning disability, or unfavorable environmental conditions.

Schedule: Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Restores and maintains function, improves mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or limits permanent disabilities.
  • Provides care for inpatient and/or outpatient caseload. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient.
  • Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts, etc. which will contribute to advancement in a clinical ladder.
  • Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice, including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc.
  • Accurately performs documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately documents billing charges.
  • Performs screenings for appropriate patients (May include Lymphedema, fall risks, need for rehab)
  • Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • FL PT License
  • One or more years of Clinical experience in an acute care hospital
  • Proficiency in trigger point therapy techniques
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to work with pediatric patients
  • Familiarity with hospital medicine practices
  • Comfortable working in both clinic and hospital environments
  • Competence in providing inpatient care

Pay and Benefits:

  • Professional liability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Minimal paperwork.
  • Full caseload for a busy and fulfilling schedule.
  • 120k-130k/year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.

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