Physical Therapist

Home Care for the 21st Century- North Hillsborough; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home care for patients, including post-operative recovery and mobility improvement. You will assess conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients on exercises and prevention.

The role requires a master’s in physical therapy, a valid state license, and NPTE completion, with ongoing learning to apply current treatment practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state license to practice physical therapy.
• Pass NPTE examination.
• Up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess physical condition and needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve mobility.
• Create personalized fitness-oriented care programs.
• Administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed.
• Advise on home exercise techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and document care history.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate care

Report writing

Computer software proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed PT (state license)

NPTE completion

APTA-accredited residency (preferred)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Family First Healthcare is seeking an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. We are an organization that offers many opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Family First is a visionary leader in the healthcare industry providing home care and home health services. Our passion, positivity and quality outcomes must be at the forefront of all our interactions. We are committed to treating our clients & team members with respect, listening to their needs as well as serving as their advocates.

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting the patient.

We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team of health professionals in providing excellent health care to our patients and clients. Typically, you'll be working with post-op patients to help them with recovery. You will be consulting with them to learn about their current condition and assess their patient evaluations in order to develop proper treatment plans. You will also be creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs and administer physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve the patients' mobility.

A master's degree in Physical Therapy and a state license is required for consideration. To be successful in this role, you will need to be updated with the latest knowledge in treatment practices, as well as the ability to manage various types of patients.

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.

• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.

• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.

• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.

• Advising patients on exercise techniques.

• Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.

• Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.

• Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

• Documenting patient care history.

• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Physical Therapist Requirements

• A master degree in physical therapy from an accredited educational institution.

• Passed the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE).

• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.

• A valid license to practice physical therapy.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Compassionate and attentive to detail.

• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.

• Ability to solve problems independently.

• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.

• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.

• Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level.

• Ability to use a computer and software proficiently.

• Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques.

• Completion of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited residency program.

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking highly compassionate caregivers.

As a family of caregivers, our patient centric approach and enhanced emphasis on optimal patient outcomes is deeply rooted in every one of our interactions. Our Home Health Care team leads by example—ensuring that the promise of our culture of care is delivered to each and every individual our organization has a relationship with, from clients, patients to everyone in between.

Our Mission has always been to improve the quality of life for those that we serve, and we strive to deliver upon this with EVERY patient/client experience. It is consistently about the people that we serve and for our team members – our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide the very best care.

Level II Background Screenings will be completed on all applicants. Please use the following link to access the AHCA Clearinghouse for additional information: Clearinghouse Results Website - CRW | AHCA - Clearinghouse Results Website - CRW