Flexible schedule, full and part time options available.
***We will be offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for full time position***
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
· Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the
· impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
· Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
· Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
· Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
· Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
· Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
· Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
· Assists the director with patient care issues.
· Maintains patient confidentiality.
· The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Requires a master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist
Certification: Current Florida state license
Experience: Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:
· Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
· Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, quality control.
· Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment.
· Knowledge of medical terminology.
· Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
· Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources.
· Skill in using a computer system/EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation.
· Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.
ABILITIES:
· Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
· Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff.
· Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
· Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.
Physical Requirements:
· Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
· Some bending and stretching are required.
· Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
· Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers.
· Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.