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PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT

Universal Health Services, West Palm Beach, FL, United States


Responsibilities
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.

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.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Educational Assistance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!

HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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