Physical Therapist
Location
Atlantis FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Schedule Full-time • Days (No Weekends)
Description
Top Client in need of Physical Therapist
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered
care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned
group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient
care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and
participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans
focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient
experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the
patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum
of care.
Job Responsibilities
- You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the
scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
- You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional
status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
- You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at
patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in
condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
- You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies,
exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used
outside of therapy sessions.
- You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.
Job Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of FL REQUIRED
- Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF RECENT ACUTE CARE EXP