Physical Therapist ($10,000 sign on bonus)

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.