UHS
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
The Physical Therapist delivers high-quality, goal-oriented therapy services to restore patient function and promote independence. They are responsible for evaluating patients, conducting prescribed treatment programs, and ensuring safe reintegration into daily life.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, with a Doctorate preferred. A current Florida state license and Basic Life Support certification are required, along with 1-3 years of clinical experience.
Minimum 1-3 years experience. 3-5 years of experience preferred.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Florida. Current certification of Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.
Travel is not typically required for this position. However, on an occasional basis, and based on operational or staffing needs, employees may be asked to provide coverage at other facilities within UHS. Role and Responsibilities The Physical Therapist (PT) fulfills the needs of patients, families, and the community by delivering high-quality physical therapy services in accordance with state licensure laws, American Physical Therapy Association standards of care, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. The PT assumes responsibility and accountability for comprehensive evaluation and goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence to patients suffering from disability, disease or injury. The PT organizes, conducts, and evaluates medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and promote optimal recovery following illness, injury, or surgical intervention. The therapist helps patients achieve their maximum functional potential and adapt to limitations while promoting safe reintegration into daily life. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.