Physical Therapist (PT)

Millennial Healthcare; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Referral bonuses

PayActiv

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Healthcare benefits

401K

Job summary

CITRUS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The PT collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, safety, and quality of life while complying with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, goal setting, progress monitoring, resident/family education, and documentation per Medicare/Medicaid

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist License in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred; Florida licensure required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, ROM, pain levels and function.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance, transfers and manual therapy.
• Establish short- and long-term rehab goals and monitor progress.
• Educate residents, families and caregivers on plans, home programs and fall prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OT, SLP and other professionals for resident care.
• Document accurately in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid and Florida rules.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Ensure infection control and quality assurance standards.
• Supervise PTAs and rehab aides as permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain productivity and support facility performance goals.

Skills

Physical therapy principles

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

DPT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The PT works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to improve residents' mobility, functional independence, safety, pain management, and overall quality of life while complying with all federal, state, and facility regulations. Physical therapists in SNFs commonly treat geriatric patients recovering from surgery, illness, injury, stroke, or other medical conditions requiring rehabilitation.

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• PayActiv, Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances
• 401K retirement plan

CITRUS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 111bed skilled nursing facility with a supportive family environment. Our compassionate rehab teams are led by an experienced Director of Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation techs are utilized to assist therapists with resident transport and administrative functions. The rehab department utilizes Point Click Care and Optima Therapy for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of each therapist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assess resident mobility, strength, balance, gait, range of motion, pain levels, and functional abilities.
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy.
• Establish realistic short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, Florida regulations, and facility policies.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Ensure compliance with all infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation aides as permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain productivity standards and support facility performance goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Licensure

• Current Florida Physical Therapist License in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred. Florida licensure is required for practicing PTs within the state.

Experience

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), post-acute care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex patients preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of physical therapy principles and rehabilitation techniques.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part A, Part B, PDPM, and skilled nursing documentation requirements.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and therapy documentation software.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, transfer, and assist residents throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain prolonged periods of standing and walking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com