Physical Therapist (PRN) - Acute/SNU & Outpatient - Weekdays/Weekends
Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices.Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families.Participates in patient discharge planning.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Edward White Hospital is committed to building a healthier community by providing high quality healthcare to our patients. Our 167-bed community hospital, part of the HCA West and Central Florida hospital system, offers dozens of medically complex specialties, including accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Centers.
Ideally located within minutes of downtown St. Petersburg, our family atmosphere provides a work environment just as unique as our skilled team...which is the reason why Edward White Hospital is currently ranked #1 in our entire HCA network for Employee Satisfaction! Make excellence your goal by joining our family of hospitals. To learn more and to apply, go to company website . EOE
Qualifications:
Required Job Qualifications include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy.State licensure as a Physical Therapist.Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
