Physical Therapist

Topaz Fiscal Services; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Physical Therapist to provide screening, evaluation and treatment for facility patients. The role requires a PT degree and current state license, with strong communication skills and knowledge of accreditation standards.

You will lead therapy plans, supervise assistants, and coordinate with rehab staff to ensure high-quality care. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, educating staff, maintaining documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Must hold a current state license.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Show competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need and benefit.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans.
• Implement plans through direct treatment, staff education, and supervision.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Keep accurate billing information daily and within procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay findings and recommendations.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Provide staff training via formal/informal in-services.
• Follow facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and aides as indicated by state laws.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical competency

Knowledge of accreditation standards

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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