Physical Therapist ($10,000 sign on bonus)

OCF - Orthopedic Center of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Flexible schedule options available

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Fort Myers location, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and two years of experience in outpatient therapy, ideally with orthopedics. This position involves assessing patient conditions, establishing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families. Supervision of assistants is also part of the responsibilities. This role is on-site and full-time.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist.
• Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and establish care plans.
• Educate patients/family on care and therapies.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications

Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures

Skill in effective communication

Skill in using a computer system/EMR

Education

Master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

Job description

Physical Therapist ($10,000 sign on bonus)

Job Category: Clinic Support

Requisition Number: PHYSI010490

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fort Myers
12670 Creekside Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919, USA

Flexible schedule, full and part time options available.

***We will be offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for full time position***

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
• Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
• Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist

Experience: Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred

Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
• Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, quality control.
• Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources.
• Skill in using a computer system/EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation.
• Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.

Abilities

• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
• Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.

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