Physical Therapist

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Hillsboro Pines (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will assess referred patients, plan and deliver rehabilitation treatments, and document progress according to regulatory requirements.

The role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and contributing to a compassionate geriatric rehab program. Florida licensure and a PT degree are required; prior experience in geriatrics is preferred.

Qualifications

• FL licensure required.
• Degree in PT from an accredited PT Program.
• Knowledge of PT evaluation and treatment techniques.
• Understand the principles of physical modalities in PT.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aids, assistive and resistive devices.
• Ability to write specific objective documentation that is outcome orientated, detailing patient needs, potential to benefit from treatment and progress.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation, adult neurological, cardiac or general rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Provide patient treatment meeting patient needs and using current knowledge.
• Write accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

PT evaluation

Documentation skills

Communication

Supervise PTAs

Geriatric rehab

Prosthetic devices

Education

PT degree

FL licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working PT to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

Physical Therapist Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services, provides patient treatment that meets patient needs, uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with clinical procedures. Writes accurate complete and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements. Responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapist Requirements/Qualifications:

• FL licensure required
• Degree in PT from an accredited PT Program
• Knowledge of PT evaluation and treatment techniques
• Understand the principles of physical modalities in PT
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices
• Ability to write specific objective documentation that is outcome orientated, detailing patient needs, potential to benefit from treatment and progress.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation, adult neurological, cardiac or general rehabilitation preferred

Shift Needs

Part Time, Full Time & Per Diem.

Facility Location

7300 Del Prado Circle South Boca Raton, FL 33433

An Equal Opportunity Employer