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Physical Therapist - Full Time (Outpatient Rehab)

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 6h ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Full Time PT (Outpatient Rehab)

Position Purpose: The responsibilities of an outpatient physical therapist include evaluating a patient's condition, creating an individualized treatment plan, and guiding them through exercises and other therapies to improve mobility, strength, and reduce pain . They also monitor progress, modify treatments as needed, educate patients and families on home care, and coordinate with other healthcare providers. (Orthopedic

What you will do:

Patient evaluation: A physical therapist will consult with a patient to learn about their medical history, symptoms, and concerns. They will then perform a physical assessment, which may include observing a patient's movement, to diagnose the nature of the dysfunction.

Treatment plan development: Based on the evaluation, the therapist develops a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment plan. This plan includes setting goals with the patient and outlining the expected outcomes of the therapy.

Therapeutic interventions: The therapist will implement a variety of hands-on techniques and exercises, such as stretching, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, and therapeutic exercise, to help patients achieve their goals. They may also use equipment like wheelchairs or walkers and apply modalities like electrical stimulation or ultrasound to promote healing.

Monitoring and modification: Therapists continuously monitor a patient's response to treatment and adjust the plan as necessary to ensure progress towards the desired outcomes.

Patient and family education: A key part of the role is educating the patient and their family on how to properly perform exercises and manage pain at home to support recovery between sessions.

Minimum Qualifications **:

Graduate of Accredited School of Physical Therapy is required.

Licensure/Certifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required

*BLS through American Heart Association

*Orthopedic certifications preferred

*Strong Orthopedic background required

Position Highlights and Benefits**

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.

Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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