Physical Therapist

Family First Healthcare Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team of health professionals, focusing on post-operative patients to develop treatment plans and improve mobility. You will assess patients, create personalized fitness-oriented programs, administer physical therapy treatments, and collaborate with other professionals.

A master’s degree and state license with NPTE are required.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Florida and NPTE passed.
• Strong interpersonal communication and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to analyze patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Ability to use computers and documentation software professionally.

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 techniques.
• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
• Administering physically therapeutic treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Advising patients on exercise techniques and home programs.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize care.
• Documenting patient care history and maintaining records.

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

NPTE certification

State license

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Compassionate and attentive to detail

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