As part of the largest healthcare system in the country, we have more than 15,000 dynamic individuals on the HCA West Florida Division team. Yet we all have one thing in common – a desire to make a difference in the lives and communities we serve.
Fawcett Memorial Hospital, part of the growing HCA West and Central Florida hospital system, is located less than 30 minutes from southwest Florida´s most famous beaches. Sited in Port Charlotte, our 238-bed facility serves the area as a trusted provider with several accredited Centers of Excellence:Joint Care * Chest Pain Center * Spine Care Center * Stroke Center * Cancer Care (pending)Join us now and enjoy advanced technologies, career development programs and more.As part of the nation´s largest healthcare system, the hospitals of HCA West Florida offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, a variety of practice settings, an enviable Florida lifestyle, no state income tax, and many other advantages. With 16 hospitals located throughout West and Central Florida, you´re sure to find the one place that does more for who you are and who you want to be.EOEPhysical Therapist - Acute Care **Seasonal 16-week Contract**(Job Number: 01371-2237) Florida - West-Port Charlotte-Fawcett Memorial Hospital - Port CharlotteSchedule: Per Diem/PRN Description 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. Qualifications 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.