Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

AdamsPlace; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

AdamsPlace is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Home Care division in Merritt Island, Florida. In this role, you will supervise the application of physical therapy techniques to support patients with disabilities and injuries. Your responsibilities will include providing treatment, maintaining patient care records, and coordinating services with the healthcare team.

A BS or MS in Physical Therapy and relevant licensure are required, along with preferred supervisory experience. Join us in making a difference in patient recovery!

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state where practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Supervision skills

Education

BS or MS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist for NHC Home Care Merritt Island – PRN

Pay per visit based on experience and visit type: $60–$145 per visit.

NHC Home Care Merritt Island is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team! The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re‑evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short‑term and long‑term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re‑evaluations.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third‑party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements.
• Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Participates in in‑service training for physical therapy.
• Checks for safety, care and cleaning of equipment.
• Serves as Utilization Review and/or Advisory Board Member as requested by Administrator/Director.
• Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Provides physical therapy services in accordance with all NHC HomeCare policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge base of HomeCare physical therapy procedures and regulations as well as professional standards through attendance at workshops, inservices and individual research and reading.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE