Position Purpose:
Physical Therapist Resident - Is a post-graduate physical therapist participating in a clinical residency with our outpatient rehab department. The Resident practices in collaboration with other members of the health care team and demonstrates respectful interactions with patients/clients, colleagues, and others.
What you will do:
*Implements physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, physical
agents, manual therapy and wound care management. Instructs in functional activities including gait and transfer training. Provides patient education.
*Documents information in patient charts. Completes charge entries.
*Initiates communication with physicians and other professionals to ensure coordination of treatment efforts. Contacts family members and outside agents.
*Maintains ongoing communication with immediate Supervisor, subordinates, and peers
Minimum Qualifications:
* Registered Physical Therapist in the State of Florida required.
* Preferred: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy Certification
* Current CPR is required
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.Ministry/Facility Information:
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of workRetirement savings program with employer matchingLegal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.