Physical Therapist

Ventura Services Florida; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ventura Services Florida in Okeechobee seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to review resident therapy needs, plan with attending physician, and guide care plans.

The role includes patient and family involvement, MDS collaboration, and hands-on therapy in resident rooms; duties include updates, equipment guidance, and progress-based program modifications.

Qualifications

• Clear/Active Florida License.
• Pass a Level II Background Check.
• Must pass a drug screen and be medically cleared.

Responsibilities

• Review the physical therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's care.
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Review requests for physical therapy and physician's orders.
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Participate in the development and implementation fo resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
• Brief resident on procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area.
• Demonstrate to resident and staff the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices).
• Perform physical therapy in resident's room as necessary.
• Determine proper equipment usage.
• Recommend modifications or changes in the resident's therapy program based on own evaluation of progress.
• Ensure all therapy notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident's response to care.

Skills

Active Florida License

Background Check

Tools

Wheelchairs

Crutches

Canes

Braces

Job description

Full Time Sign on Bonus

$10,000 paid out quarterly ($2,500)

• Review the physical therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's care
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident
• Review requests for physical therapy and physician's orders
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician
• Participate in the development and implementation fo resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews
• Brief resident on procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment
• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area
• Demonstrate to resident and staff the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices)
• Perform physical therapy in resident's room as necessary
• Determine proper equipment usage
• Recommend modifications or changes in the resident's therapy program based on own evaluation of progress
• Ensure all therapy notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident's response to care.

Other Requirements

• Clear/Active Florida License
• Pass a Level II Background Check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and be medically cleared
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com