Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN

Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you'll assess each patient's needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you'll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conducting patient education, including post care planning, proper use of supportive devices and equipment, and gait and functional training.
• Recording, monitoring, analyzing and reviewing clinical data. Providing feedback to therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance. Adapting recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient.
• Collaborating with patient service departments and community service agencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs and learning activities. Utilizing appropriate methods and material for effective learning, monitoring response to education and adapting program as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science (A.S) degree or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current state of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Critical thinking and adaptability; services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; PC skills
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

Your role will include:

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by examplementoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare's values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status