Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem - Days - MHP

About the role

The Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized care for complex conditions such as multiple trauma, stroke, and brain injury, along with physical and speech therapy. Services are provided at Memorial Regional Hospital South, outpatient locations, Memorial Manor, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives.
• Develops and presents educational programs for peers, other disciplines, and the community.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care appropriate to patient needs.
• Functions as a mentor, role model, and resource for clinical skills, professional growth, patient advocacy, and community service.
• Attains and applies advanced knowledge, competencies, and training.
• Actively participates in discipline-specific professional associations.
• Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Accredited Program: Physical Therapy.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD).
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD).
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA).
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC).
• Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL).

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.

Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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