Physical Therapist Aston Gardens

Discovery at Home; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and hourly rates

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

401k Savings plan with employer matching contribution

Flexible scheduling

Free CEUs

Job summary

Discovery at Home in Naples, Florida, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join our team. This role involves conducting assessments, establishing treatment plans, and providing effective therapy treatments to clients in their home environments.

Ideal candidates will have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school, a valid license, and at least one year of home health experience. We offer competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered by the applicable State without restrictions.
• One year of home health experience required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs.
• Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician.
• Treats clients to relieve pain using physical means.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skill proficiency

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

About Discovery at Home

Discovery at Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Established in 2012 with the creation of a Medicare-certified agency in Southwest Florida, Discovery at Home has grown steadily over the years, expanding its operations by starting and acquiring agencies in Tampa, Florida; Plano, Texas; Houston, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida. While DAH primarily serves residents living in communities managed by the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, its services extend beyond these communities. Today, the organization offers a comprehensive range of care, including Part A services, Part B services, and Private Duty services.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including OASIS assessments.
• Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program.
• Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals at least once monthly.
• Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, visit notes and significant change in condition in accordance with agency defined time frames.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed or registered by the applicable State without restrictions.
• One year of home health experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skill proficiency. Ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Background Screening Requirement: Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and hourly rates
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k Savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible scheduling
• Free CEUs

Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.

EOE