Physical Therapist

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients in a Florida-based setting. You will develop treatment plans, supervise therapy staff, and ensure proper documentation and billing practices.

The role requires a PT degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) and an active state license, with strong communication skills and adherence to accreditation standards. Collaboration with the rehab team and participation in meetings are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapy treatment and evaluation principles.
• Ability to apply state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate and treat facility patients/residents needing PT services.
• Review medical information and screen before evaluations to determine need and benefit.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Supervise PT staff and maintain documentation and billing accurately.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical evaluation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Qualifications:

The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelor's, Master's, 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 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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