Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center Location: 13681 Doctor''s Way, Fort Myers, FL Department: Physical Therapy Categories: Physical Therapy Type: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Schedule: Days Description: The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. The Physical Therapist (PT) position is responsible for examining, evaluating and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of intervention. The PT is also responsible for alleviating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities by designing, implementing and modifying treatment interventions. Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability, as well as, the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and wellness in populations of all ages. The PT is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The PT is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning. Requirements: Educational Requirements Required: Bachelor''s in Physical Therapy Additional Requirements: none Experience Required: none State of Florida Licensure Requirements Required: Physical Therapist License Additional Requirements: none Certifications/Registration Requirements Required: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) by Jobble

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