Physical Therapist PRN LICENSED

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services in a facility setting. You will screen, evaluate, and treat patients under physician orders, develop and adjust treatment plans, and supervise support staff as needed.

You will maintain documentation, participate in meetings, ensure confidentiality, and stay current with accreditation standards and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services.
• Performs patient evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of staff, and supervision of therapy staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility.
• Conducts staff training/education via in-services and consultations.
• Reviews and follows facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehab aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws.
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

License

PT degree

Therapy evaluation

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

For more Information regarding the HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com