Physical Therapist- Inpatient

About the role

The Staff Physical Therapist provides therapy services, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, documents patient progress, and communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Reports to work in proper uniform or attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Schedules all time off with supervisors approval.
• Adheres to Kronos policy on properly punching in/out for each shift and accurately recording education, interdepartmental, and student times.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge above the waist with name clearly visible at all times on hospital property.
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for all information communicated at meetings.
• Participates as an active team member at all staff meetings.
• Reads all communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.
• Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Is an active participant in assigned Performance Improvement Group meetings.
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.
• Reads and adheres to the company's Standards of Conduct.
• Attends Ethics and Risk Management training annually.
• Completes annual competencies and mandatories in a timely manner.
• Understands that compliance with Standards of Conduct and Hospital Policy and Procedures is a condition of employment, and violation of any principles or practices of the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/ facility/corporate information 100% of the time.
• Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals.
• Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients' families, visitors and the community.
• Works together in a spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information on a "need to know" basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Florida license as a Physical Therapist from the Agency of Health Care Administration’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Current AHA BLS CPR card.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.