Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Healthcare Outcomes Performance; Royal Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida seeks a qualified physical therapist to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves documentation of treatments, supervision of assistants, and active patient engagement to comply with care plans. Candidates should possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and have a passion for patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required, licensed to practice.
• Strong understanding of patient treatment protocols and documentation requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with established protocols.
• Responsible for documenting treatment and patient progress.
• Delegates and supervises tasks for assistants.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Supervision

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

• Provides patient care in accordance with established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for a firm understanding and the implementation of our behavioral model (ARC) at all times while practicing.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
• Responsible for documenting in a compliant fashion that is in accordance with company policy and state & federal guidelines.
• Responsible for assuring that patients are treated promptly in accordance with their scheduled appointments.
• Responsible for conveying to patients the importance of complying with established plans of care, including home exercise programs and minimizing cancellations and no show of appointments. This is tracked independently with the expectation of achieving at 90% appointment kept rate.
• Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Responsible for the delegation of appropriate patient care activities to the physical therapist assistant that are in accordance with that employee’s skill level and deemed appropriate by the state practice act.
• Responsible for the supervision of aforementioned physical therapist assistant activities.
• Responsible for the delegation and supervision of non-patient care activities of the clinical aide.
• Consults with referring physicians as needed through documentation and as well as verbally.
• Responsible for pursuing continuing education in the form of formal classes, reading of periodicals and other literature.
• Responsible for always maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct that best represents the company.
• Responsible for adhering to all company policy and procedures.
• Responsible for abiding by the company’s values statement and social contract.
• Schedules patients.
• Handles front desk functions as appropriate.
• Reviews Physician’s referral (Prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers massage.
• Administers traction to relieve pain.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computers.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continues at home.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to orthotist.
• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.
• Plans and constructs lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participants in conducting research.
• Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures such as preparation of payrolls, personnel, information management, filling systems, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services.
• Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.
• Maintains contact with customers and outside vendors.

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