Physical Therapist

Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitiation and Nursing Center; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitiation and Nursing Center in Florida seeks a Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat residents in need of skilled PT services; eligible candidates hold a PT degree and active state license and demonstrate proficiency in treatment planning and equipment use.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing professional growth through continuing education; the PT will supervise staff as needed and ensure

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy and active state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization; knowledge of 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 and ability to benefit.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plan through direct treatment, staff education, and supervision of PT staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information and ensure accurate daily billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical evaluation

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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