Physical Therapist
Tallahassee, FL
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position: Physical Therapist
Location: Florida (specific city not provided)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Maintain compliance with organizational mission, core values, and code of conduct.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease control, fall prevention, and work environment safety.
• Follow hospital guidelines for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment goals aimed at discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, including equipment trials, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage caseload flexibly, including coverage and communication of care plans.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations.
• Develop and pursue individualized professional development plans.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Adhere to state practice acts, maintain licensure, complete continuing education, and uphold ethical standards.
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Experience: Prior experience in acute care and inpatient rehab settings (years not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year based on typical standards)
• Licensure: Active Florida state license required
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift
• Skills: Proficient in EPIC (Electronic Medical Records system)
• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays

Additional Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement.
• Emphasis on safety culture and teamwork.
• Professional growth and continuing education are encouraged and supported.