Physical Therapist- Full-time

About the role

The Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central unit is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various medical conditions such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The position offers comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Requirements

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), and completion of an approved clinical residency program. Experience in acute rehabilitation settings is preferred but not required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team are essential. Proficiency in computer software and technology is also required.

Benefits

• $300 per month towards student debt benefit program.
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings.
• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection.

Pay

$41.60-$56.00 per hour (based on experience) plus shift differential for weekend shifts.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.

Sign on bonus

$15,000 sign-on bonus.