Physical Therapist-Hospital IP/OP

Englewood Community Hospital is a 100 bed acute care HCA facility with a state of the art outpatient center. This community hospital offers a broad range of services and includes a national recognition for their orthopedics and stroke services, as well as accolades for treatment of heart attack and heart failure. Englewood Community Hospital treats nearly 17,000 patients each year in the Emergency Care Center. The facility has served the community for 21 years, providing medical and surgical care as well as Ambulatory and Inpatient Surgical Services such as Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Ophthalmology, Urology, Gynecology, Vascular, Plastic and Reconstructive, Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Podiatry; Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; Perioperative Medical Surgical Services; Endoscopy; Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit.In accordance with  physicians orders,  the Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities.  Position tasks and responsibilities include: 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.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. 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.Benefits:Comprehensive Benefits Package. We're part of the largest healthcare system in the nation with more than 15,000 healthcare professionals on our team. Your possibilities for achievement, variety, and career growth are endless. HCA West and Central Florida hospitals offer everything you should expect in a healthcare career. And then some. To learn more and to apply, CLICK HERE .