Physical Therapist

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents needing skilled PT services. The role involves developing treatment plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehab team, and supervising PT staff.

The ideal candidate will have a PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate), maintain licensure, and demonstrate strong communication skills for patient and staff interactions.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current state license is required.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need for services.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans through direct treatment and staff education.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and rehab aides per state laws.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay findings and recommendations.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate billing information and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and Rehab procedures.
• Provide staff training and in-services as needed.
• Follow confidentiality policies for patient, facility, and physician data.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Staff supervision

Documentation compliance

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

The Physical Therapist:

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.

• 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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