Physical Therapist (PT)

Life Care Centers of America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $20,000

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with immediate enrollment

PTO accrual from day one

Holiday Pay

Education Allowance

Co-Treatment

Continuing Education access

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Physical Therapist to provide direct rehab care for patients referred by physicians in compliance with legal and Life Care standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program (MSPT or DPT), active state license, CPR, and 1 year of experience preferred. New grads are welcome to apply; benefits include extensive continuing education and a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT).
• Currently licensed/registered in the applicable state with active license.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Establish, assess, and modify measurable goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT/PTA students.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email communication

Good body mechanics

Education

MSPT or DPT

State license in good standing

CPR certification

Job description

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Additional options include Short Term and Long-Term Disability, additional life insurance, HSA/FSA, and other voluntary benefits
• 401k - Eligible for immediate enrollment; match available
• PTO - Begins accruing day one of employment; Vacation awarded annually at anniversary
• Holiday Pay - Double time for hours worked on designated holidays
• Education Allowance - Provided annually
• Co-Treatment - Interdisciplinary collaboration on treatments
• Continuing Educations - Unlimited ACP online course access

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Additional options include Short Term and Long-Term Disability, additional life insurance, HSA/FSA, and other voluntary benefits
• 401k - Eligible for immediate enrollment; match available
• PTO - Begins accruing day one of employment; Vacation awarded annually at anniversary
• Holiday Pay - Double time for hours worked on designated holidays
• Education Allowance - Provided annually
• Co-Treatment - Interdisciplinary collaboration on treatments
• Continuing Educations - Unlimited ACP online course access

Position Summary

The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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