Physical Therapist

Sevita; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative division seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist for a full-time, day-shift position (9am-5pm) with a yearly salary range of $85k-$92k. The role requires commuting to Sarasota, FL and licensure to practice physical therapy in Florida.

The PT will provide medically prescribed therapy to patients with injuries or conditions, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and relieve pain.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) is required.
• Florida state licensure to practice physical therapy is required.
• Two years of experience is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates participants using appropriate evaluation procedures and develops written treatment plans for each participant.
• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments and communicates participant needs to staff; re-evaluates and adjusts plans as necessary.
• Maintains timely and accurate program participant and department documentation.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation, licensure, ethics, and confidentiality standards.
• Attends programmatic meetings for reporting, policy setting and information exchange.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Physical Therapist - Fulltime Monday to Friday Day shift (9am - 5pm)

$85k- $92k/yearly

Must be willing to commute to Sarasota

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Neurorestorative is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Summary

Provides medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, deconditioning, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates program participants through appropriate evaluation procedures and develops written treatment programs for each participant.
• Administers appropriate treatment programs and communicates program participant needs to appropriate staff. Provides needed re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary.
• Maintains timely and appropriate program participant/administrative and department documentation.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Attends programmatic meetings on request for team reports, policy setting, exchange of information, etc.; attends other appropriate meetings/conferences as needed.
• Attends clinical meetings to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant treatment programs.
• Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s). Communicates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy program.
• Plans and implements in-service programs for staff and other groups as requested/assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in orientation programs for new staff, program participants, and PT/PTA students.
• Writes service summaries as requested by case manager/program director and maintains daily billing summaries and turns them into the appropriate staff.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Disciplines specific supervision of PTAs and Interns as required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education And Experience

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Two year’s experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• State licensure in physical therapy.

Other Requirements

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Americans With Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.