Physical Therapist (PT)

Breezy-Hills-Rehabilitation-and-Care-Center; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lakeland, FL is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our SNF team on a PRN basis. You will assess residents, develop individualized plans, and provide skilled PT services to improve mobility, balance, and independence.

The ideal candidate holds an active Florida PT license, has at least 1 year of SNF experience, and collaborates with nursing and medical staff to support resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current, active Florida PT license required.
• Minimum 1 year PT experience in nursing home/SNF preferred.
• Experience with gait training, balance training, and functional mobility preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing quality, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized PT plans.
• Provide PT services focused on mobility, gait, balance, and independence.
• Document resident progress accurately and timely.
• Monitor outcomes and modify therapy programs as needed.
• Educate staff on therapeutic exercises and mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, physicians, and care teams.
• Participate in care plan and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain therapy equipment and report repairs.
• Promote a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Skills

Gait training

Balance training

Functional mobility

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Resident-centered care

Education

Florida PT license (active)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Facility: Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center
Location: Lakeland, FL
Schedule: PRN
Pay: $57 per hour

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. The Physical Therapist will provide high-quality therapy services to residents in a SNF/long-term care setting, helping improve mobility, strength, balance, independence, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans and goals.

• Provide skilled PT services focused on mobility, gait, balance, strength, coordination, endurance, posture, and functional independence.

• Implement treatment programs and document resident progress accurately and timely.

• Monitor functional outcomes and modify therapy programs based on resident needs and progress.

• Provide training and instruction on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and adaptive equipment.

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Participate in care plan meetings, resident care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Recommend and coordinate appropriate adaptive equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and physical modalities.

• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional regulations.

• Educate nursing, medical, and other facility staff on appropriate physical therapy techniques.

• Maintain and monitor therapy equipment and report repair or replacement needs.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility, state, and professional standards.

• Promote a compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license required.

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience in a nursing home/SNF setting preferred.

• Experience with long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility preferred.

• Strong communication, clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to providing quality, resident-centered care.

Why Join Breezy Hills?

At Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to helping residents achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Background screening information:
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