Physical Therapist - Florida Physical Therapy Services of Orlando - Tampa, FL

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Physical Therapist, where you'll build trusted relationships with patients and their families. This role offers you the independence to develop personalized treatment plans and the opportunity for career growth. Embrace a culture of caring and trust while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. With a commitment to diversity, this organization values every team member and provides continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities. If you are passionate about helping people and want to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize safe treatment techniques and maintain equipment logs.
• Complete discharge summaries for each patient.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Individualized Treatment Planning

Safe Treatment Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Physical Therapist License

CPR Certification

Tools

Therapy Equipment

Job description

Physical Therapist

• Tampa, FL
• Full Time or Part Time or PRN
• Therapy
• Job ID: 2024005705

Job Description

Summary

We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, fostering meaningful connections with patients, their families, our team, and the communities we serve. Our focus is on helping people.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted, in-person therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine rehab potential, identify needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and set goals within the team plan of care.
• Establish initial short-term and long-term goals.
• Use equipment safely, maintain inspection and maintenance logs, and report any broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintain logs for outpatient clinic equipment.
• Follow 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 at their final outpatient visit.

Education and Experience

• Current Physical Therapist license in the practice state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to reliable transportation, or public transit.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

As part of our family of providers, Senior Living Facilities, we are the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across various settings, including home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care, with a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.