Physical Therapist

The Position: Our Client is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist in Ft. Pierce, FL. The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. Our Client is offering the following compensation and benefits:

• $36 to $53.20 per hour depending on experience
• Potential sign on bonus
• Potential relocation assistance
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Option of 5 different health insurance plans, including:
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund (no-cost healthcare premiums for eligible employees)
  • Well Care Plan (No cost in-network office-based preventative care, hospitalization in-network up 150 miles from home, unlimited telemedicine medical and behavioral health)
• Dental and vision
• Life and disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match up to 9% of pay
• Scholarships of up to $6,000 for eligible employees
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,200 per year
• $100 per month in student loan repayment for eligible employees
• Access to online RN to BSN school program for FREE!

Job Responsibilities:

• Available Shifts: Days (Rotating Weekends)
• Settings: Acute care hospital OR Physical Rehabilitation Center (Primary Stroke Center)
• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida, in good standing
• 1 year of experience (acute care or rehabilitation clinic settings)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Apply HERE or Send Resume to Katie@theipgteam.com