Physical Therapist

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services to residents. The role involves evaluating residents, developing individualized treatment plans, and supervising rehab staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The PT will collaborate with the rehab team, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current physical therapy license in the state.
• Degrees required: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need for services.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans per physician orders.
• Supervise PT staff and assistants as indicated by state laws and department policy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate daily billing information.
• Ensure documentation complies with Rehab Department and facility policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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