Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Topaz Fiscal Services; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients needing therapy services. You will review medical information, develop treatment plans, and supervise therapy staff as appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality and accurate billing records.

You will participate in interdisciplinary meetings, conduct staff training, and ensure documentation complies with facility policies and state regulations, including adherence to

Qualifications

• Requires a Physical Therapy degree (Bachelors/Master’s/Doctorate).
• Current state license to practice physical therapy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competence in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine patient need for services.
• Perform patient evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plan through direct treatment, education of staff, and supervision of therapy staff.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Supervise PTAs and rehab aides as indicated by patient needs and state laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Adhere to documentation requirements and facility policies.
• Conduct staff training and in-services as appropriate.

Skills

PT degree

State license

Communication skills

Therapy principles

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Physical Therapy degree (PT, DPT, etc.)

Job description

The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s and/or Doctorate 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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