Physical Therapist

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead evaluation and treatment for facility patients in Mobile, AL. You will develop individualized plans and supervise therapy staff under physician orders.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in Physical Therapy, maintain a current state license, and demonstrate strong communication. The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team, documentation accuracy, and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need for services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per patient needs and physician orders.
• Educate staff and supervise physical therapy staff; ensure adherence to policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Ensure accurate daily billing and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical evaluation

Documentation accuracy

Licensure compliance

Education

PT degree (BPT/MPT)

Job description

Qualifications: The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s 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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