Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Excelsior Care Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelsior Care Group is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lakeland, FL. The PRN role focuses on evaluating residents, developing goals, and implementing therapy plans to improve gait, mobility, and balance.

Candidates must hold a Florida PT license and have at least 1 year of nursing home experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team and ongoing documentation and training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Florida.
• At least 1 year of experience in a nursing home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop appropriate treatment goals and methods.
• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation.
• Apply therapeutic techniques in gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting/standing skills, balance, and orientation.
• Design and fit adaptive devices, and train residents in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select physical modalities suited to each resident's needs and mobility activities.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Instruct residents in mobility activities and evaluate their progress.
• Adapt programs according to the individual needs of each resident.
• Participate in resident care and staffing conferences.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Conduct training programs for medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain and report equipment needs for repair.
• Ensure a caring and compassionate environment for residents and their families, recognizing individual needs and rights.

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Facility: Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Shift: PRN
Salary: $55-$57 per hour

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop appropriate treatment goals and methods.




• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation.




• Apply therapeutic techniques in gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting/standing skills, balance, and orientation.




• Design and fit adaptive devices, and train residents in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.




• Select physical modalities suited to each resident's needs and mobility activities.




• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure appropriate therapeutic regimens.




• Instruct residents in mobility activities and evaluate their progress.




• Adapt programs according to the individual needs of each resident.




• Participate in resident care and staffing conferences.




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




• Conduct training programs for medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques.




• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.




• Maintain and report equipment needs for repair.




• Ensure a caring and compassionate environment for residents and their families, recognizing individual needs and rights.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Florida.




• At least 1 year of experience in a nursing home preferred.