Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Topaz Fiscal Services; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents in need of skilled services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, an active state license, excellent communication, and the ability to develop and implement treatment plans. You will supervise assistants and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current state license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles and techniques
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing PT services
• Review medical information and screenings to determine patient need
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on physician orders
• Supervise PT staff and aides as indicated by state laws
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information
• Maintain accurate billing information daily
• Attend interdisciplinary and family meetings as appropriate
• Follow Rehab policies and procedures and staff training
• Ensure documentation requirements are met
• Review and follow facility policies and procedures

Skills

Communication skills

State licensure

PT degree

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Billing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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