Physical Therapist - Apex Health & Rehab Center - Deland, FL

LHC Group; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Senior Living team. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with patients while providing high-quality care. You will have the opportunity for career growth and continuing education, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your profession. With a focus on autonomy and independence, this position allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Join a culture that values trust, belonging, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Independence in Role

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish and maintain short-term and long-term goals.
• Utilize safe treatment techniques and maintain equipment logs.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitation Planning

Safe Treatment Techniques

CPR Certification

Education

Physical Therapist Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist

Location: Deland, FL

Position: Full Time or PRN

Department: Therapy

Job ID: 2024024471

Job Description

Summary

We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team in Senior Living. At LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, emphasizing meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities. Our goal is to help people through dedicated care.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The opportunity to build trusted, in-person relationships with patients
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy in your role
• Career growth possibilities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation potential, identify needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and set goals for the team plan of care
• Establish short-term and long-term goals
• Use equipment safely, maintain logs for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, and report any broken or faulty equipment
• Maintain logs for required outpatient clinic equipment
• Follow prescribed medical regimens and adhere to precautions (e.g., THR, TKR, cardiac, wound care)
• Utilize safe treatment techniques such as transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin baths, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Complete discharge summaries for each patient during their final outpatient visit

Education and Experience

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation