Physical Therapist

Middleburgrehab; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburgrehab in Middleburg, Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to screen and evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and supervise therapy staff within a busy skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physical Therapy, possess a current state license, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role requires availability for weekend evaluations, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state license.
• Availability to evaluate new admissions over the weekend.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients needing Physical Therapy services.
• Develop treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Implement treatment plans and supervise staff.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles

Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelor and/or Master’s and/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 candidate must also have availability to complete evaluations on new admissions over the weekend in a busy skilled nursing facility typically getting 5-10 admissions between Friday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• 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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