Physical Therapist - Full Time (Outpatient) at Holy Cross in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:





Description:Outpatient Hospital Based Clinic specialized in neurologic, vestibular, oncology, lymphedema, geriatric, gait and balance, post operative/ spinal pathologies and complex orthopedic cases.



Position Purpose



Physical Therapist (Outpatient Rehab) - Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients' goals and the expected outcomes of the plans. Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness.



What you will do:




Outpatient Hospital Based Clinic specialized in neurologic, vestibular, oncology, lymphedema, geriatric, gait and balance, post operative/ spinal pathologies and complex



Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.
Must be familiar with government regulations for PT practice in an outpatient setting and demonstrate an understanding of how these rules pertain to managing patient care, specifically for the OP Therapy Cap and Claims-Based Outcomes Reporting (i.e. G codes).
Flexibility in working in several clinical locations (i.e. hospital-based clinical setting and satellite clinics in the community)



Tasks include:

Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment



Job Requirements:




Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
Experience & Skills:
New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome



Licensure/Certification:
Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required



Skills/ Certifications Preferred:



Neurologic rehab experience/ NCS certification/ Neurologic residency


GCS/ Geriatric Certification


Vestibular experience/ and or certification


Lymphedema Certification



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 to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Apply Now