Physical Therapist

Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Shepherd HHC Agency, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist for home care in Fort Myers, FL. The ideal candidate will provide skilled therapy services, ensuring patient assessments follow physician orders.

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited program and a valid Florida PT license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position is PRN, allowing flexibility with schedules based on availability.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Home Health Agency or hospital setting.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs.
• Prepare and present patient's records as needed.
• Assist in developing patient care plans.
• Supervise relevant health aides and assistants.

Skills

Home health experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensed in the state of Florida as a PT

Job description

Caring Shepherd HHC Agency, LLC has offered top-tier home care services in the NYC Metro for 8 years. We're now spreading the love through the country by opening our second location in Southwest Florida!

We're looking for a PT who has experience in serving patients on a home health setting and is willing to serve potentail patients in the following areas and thier surrounding towns: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Corial, Bokeelia, and Harlem Heights ! This is a PRN opportunity, meaning your schedule depends on your availability.

Even if you can only serve one of these areas, feel free to apply!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for providing skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.

Duties

• Provide initial, and ongoing, comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs
• Prepare, and present, patient's record to the Clinical Record Review Committee, as indicated.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
• Assist the physician in evaluating patients, by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Supervise the Home Health Aide, every two weeks, when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care and supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant, at least monthly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Must be licensed in the state of Florida as a PT
• Must be willing to travel to Immokalee
• One or more years in Home Health Agency or in a hospital setting. Home health experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Must have working knowledge of or interest in home healthcare, the principles and techniques of professional nursing, and required documentation that pertains to it.
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and valid automobile insurance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

NOTE: The listed pay is for a regular visit as pay will increase based on the type of visit (i.e.: Eval, Follow Up)