Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Atlantis, Florida
JFK Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Atlantis, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• 42-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation (IP Rehab) unit
• Average of 12 staff per shift including Director, Lead PT, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Assistants
• Day shift staffing: Director, Lead PT, 4-5 PTs, 5-6 PTAs
• No night shifts
• Patient ratios vary based on volume
• Equipment includes treatment beds, exercise balls, resistance bands, treadmills, and exercise bikes
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech

Work Schedule

• Days, 8-hour shifts
• One weekend per month required; weekdays off provided to balance schedule
• Must be able to work varied day shift hours
• Schedule may include weekends and holiday rotations based on surgical volume

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Experience in Acute Care and Rehabilitation settings
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Typical Patient Population & Procedures

• Inpatient care for orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurologic, and general medical/surgical populations

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Critical thinker with patient care experience
• Team player with compassion
• Technologically proficient
• Excellent time management skills

Dress Code

• Grey scrubs required
• Adherence to professional attire standards; unacceptable attire not permitted

Additional Information

• Facility is a teaching hospital with specialties including cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, bariatrics, and women’s services
• Recognized for high-quality care and ranked among the best in the nation