PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT

Outpatient Physical Therapist

This opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is for Outpatient Physical Therapy. Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards: Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work. Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person. If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow. Here, safety is more than a priorityit's our guiding value, and we're committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what's right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

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Job Requirements: Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of performance components affecting functioning and to provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence to clients suffering from disability, disease or injury. The physical therapist organizes, conducts, and elevates medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part; helps patient's reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within his/her capabilities. Directs and supervises physical therapist assistants, and students. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Consults and assessments/reassessments will be performed and documented within 24 hours of admission or when feasible once patient is medically stable. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 4 hours online training.

Qualifications Graduate of accredited physical therapy program, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree or Master's Degree in physical therapy or Certified from approved Physical Therapy Program after having previously completed a Bachelor of Science in a related field. Must be licensed in the state of Florida. Must be BLS certified from AHA

EEO Statement? All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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