Physical Therapist

Flexible schedule, full and part time options available.

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.