Position Information
Work Type: As needed. Based on availabilty and the needs of the department.
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period:
Shift Time:
Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland
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Standard Work Duties: Physical Therapist STEP
- Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Physical Therapy.
- Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
- Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.
- Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress.
- Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.
- Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
- Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
- Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
- Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Essential:
- Bachelor Degree
Nonessential:
- Master Degree
Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
- Accredited Program for Physical Therapy
Nonessential:
- Accredited Program for Physical Therapy
Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current license as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.
Experience Preferred:
One year acute care experience.