Physical Therapist PRN

Ventura Services Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apopka Nursing is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat a diverse patient population. You will develop individualized care plans, provide hands-on therapies, and collaborate with teams for discharge planning.

Excellent communication is essential as you educate patients and families on exercises and self-care, across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure to practice physical therapy in Florida.
• Experience in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home health.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with EMR documentation and care planning.
• Experience with pediatrics, geriatric, orthopedics, and acute/chronic care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized PT plans.
• Deliver hands-on therapies and modalities to relieve pain and improve function.
• Collaborate on discharge planning with healthcare teams.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes in EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and self-care.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Patient care

Clear communication

EMR documentation

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare at Apopka Nursing as a dedicated Physical Therapist, where your expertise will transform patient recovery journeys across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will assess, develop, and implement personalized care plans to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being. Your energetic approach and compassionate care will empower patients of all ages—from pediatrics to geriatrics—helping them regain independence and improve quality of life. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact through physiotherapy practices grounded in physiology and anatomy knowledge.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to determine physical therapy needs, utilizing medical terminology and anatomy expertise.

• Develop and execute individualized care plans tailored to each patient's condition, including orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

• Deliver hands-on therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy and other physiotherapy modalities to alleviate pain and restore function.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, acute care interventions, and home & community care strategies.

• Monitor patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly while documenting outcomes in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems.

• Educate patients and their families on exercises, injury prevention, and self-care techniques for home & outpatient settings.

• Assist with inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, home health visits, and outpatient therapy sessions to ensure seamless patient care continuity.

Requirements

• Valid licensure or certification as a licensed Physical Therapist in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Proven experience in inpatient hospital environments, outpatient clinics, or home health settings with a focus on patient care.

• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy.

• Familiarity with EMR systems for accurate documentation of care plans and patient progress.

• Experience working with diverse populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and those requiring acute or chronic care management.

• Ability to perform discharge planning effectively while coordinating with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.

• Excellent communication skills to educate patients about treatment procedures and self-care practices. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills directly contribute to improving lives through expert physiotherapy! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant work environment that values energy, transparency, and excellence in patient care.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com