Lead Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Rehab

Vivo Healthcare; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Healthcare in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Facility’s Physical Therapy Services in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. You will work with administration, medical and nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care and oversee program implementation and departmental policies.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with other departments, participate in discharge planning, and maintain accurate treatment records

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the physical therapy service.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct our Facility’s physical therapy services.
• Meet with administration and nursing staff to plan therapy services.
• Represent the Facility at and participate in meetings as directed.
• Maintain physical therapy standards of practice.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures and resident care plans.
• Review policies and procedures and participate in changes as needed.
• Discharge planning and resident assessments as necessary.
• Coordinate therapy with other departments and staff.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Vivo Healthcare in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Facility’s Physical Therapy Services in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. You will work with administration, medical and nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care and oversee program implementation and departmental policies.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with other departments, participate in discharge planning, and maintain accurate treatment records