Lead Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehabilitation

Vivo Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize and direct the Facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable standards. The role ensures high-quality resident care and compliance with regulations.

You will evaluate therapy needs, develop care plans, and lead therapeutic sessions in various settings, including residents’ rooms. Must hold a current state license and have prior rehab experience in medical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current valid state license to practice in this state.
• Experience as a therapist in a hospital, nursing facility, or related medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for physical therapy services and physicians’ orders.
• Interview residents to determine therapy needs and schedule treatments.
• Evaluate the type of therapy after physician consultation and select appropriate modality.
• Develop and implement resident assessments and care plans (MDS).
• Assist in transporting residents to therapy and demonstrate use of therapy equipment.
• Provide therapy in resident rooms and ensure resident safety throughout treatment.
• Prepare residents for treatment and administer therapy per policies and procedures.
• Apply modalities such as diathermy, ultrasound, infrared, and therapeutic exercises as required.
• Suggest modifications to therapy programs based on progress and participate in care plan development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Vivo Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize and direct the Facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable standards. The role ensures high-quality resident care and compliance with regulations.

You will evaluate therapy needs, develop care plans, and lead therapeutic sessions in various settings, including residents’ rooms. Must hold a current state license and have prior rehab experience in medical facilities.