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, and Physical Therapist Assistants
• Day shift staffed with Director, Lead PT, 4-5 PTs, and 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 & Shifts

• Dayshift only, 8-hour shifts
• One weekend per month required; weekdays off provided to balance schedule
• Must be able to work varied day shift hours
• Total hours per week: 36

Patient Population & Procedures

• Inpatient care for orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurologic, and general medical/surgical populations
• Schedule depends on surgical volume with weekend and holiday rotations

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Acute Care and Rehabilitation settings
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

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 (no unacceptable attire)

Additional Information

• Facility is a 472-bed acute care medical/surgical complex specializing in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, bariatrics, and women’s services
• Teaching facility recognized nationally for quality care