Physical Therapist

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Quincy location to supervise and provide physical therapy services. The ideal candidate will coordinate therapy efforts and participate in rehabilitation for patients with physical disabilities or injuries.

Qualified individuals must have a degree in physical therapy, be licensed in Florida, and preferably have supervisory experience. This role involves planning treatments and instructing therapy staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited BS or MS course in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Florida.
• Preferred one year’s experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate physical therapy services.
• Provide treatments as per physician's orders.
• Instruct staff on therapy protocols.
• Evaluate and plan treatments for patients.

Skills

Experience in physical therapy

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques

Education

BS or MS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist, PT for NHC HomeCare Quincy

NHC HomeCare Quincy is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team! The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Position Highlights

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

EOE