Physical Therapist PRN

Physical Therapist PRN

Shift: 

• Day

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s or master's degree and is certified as a physical therapist.
• Licensed in the state of Florida. 
• Preferred experiences in Adult & geriatric care. Setting to include inpatient acute care and/or outpatient.  Including diagnosis:  Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, integumentary.

About the Job:

A Staff Physical Therapist evaluates patients, then using sound judgment and psychological sensitivity, plans and implements an effective, individualized physical therapy program based upon the physical assessment of the patient and their post-discharge needs.  The Staff Physical Therapist maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for their professional growth and development.  In addition, the Staff Physical Therapist adheres to all of the policies, procedures and objectives of Lower Keys Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Services Department. 

• Evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans.
• Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.
• Typically reports to a manager.

 Lower Keys Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echocardiography, the American College of Radiology for mammography, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center, and by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital has also been recognized with the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. Established in 1971, Lower Keys Medical Center is licensed as a 167-bed acute care hospital with 24 hour emergency department care, laboratory and radiology services, and medical transport.

Lower Key Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.    INDRESPTHER