Physical Therapist - Tallahassee

Careerwebsite; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Solutions Management in Florida seeks a Physical Therapist to provide patient care and therapy services under medical direction, assessing and implementing specialized treatments.

Responsibilities include evaluating progress, documenting outcomes, coordinating with physicians and caregivers, educating patients, and promoting home treatment programs to support rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• MS in OT or DPT from an accredited program.
• Valid Florida license (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and implements current therapy treatments.
• Evaluates patient status and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Documents progress and discharge reports accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and staff on discharge planning.
• Directs treatment responsibilities delegated to other personnel.
• Educates patients on evaluation, treatment, and self-care.
• Instructs home treatment programs to promote independence.
• Responds promptly to messages and phone inquiries.
• Participates in department meetings and performs other duties to ensure PT program success.

Skills

Cooperation with team

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Independent work

Education

MS from an occupational therapy accredited program

DPT (Doctoral in Physical Therapy)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing patient care and therapy services as determined by medical direction including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized physical therapy treatments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates and implements current therapy treatments
• Maintains evaluation of patient status at appropriate intervals, assessing patient problems and altering treatment plan, as needed
• Provides accurate, concise and professional documentation in a timely manner, as required
• Submits progress/discharge reports to physicians and other referral sources on a regular basis
• Collaborates with patient, caregivers, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services
• Directs and follows through on treatment responsibilities delegated to other personnel
• Provides education appropriate to patient’s level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment and self-responsibility
• Instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promotes independence in care as appropriate
• Responds to mail, messages and phone calls in a timely manner
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate to ensure the success of the PT program at TOC

GENERAL COMPENTENCIES DESIRED

Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians

Must have the ability to promote favorable company image with patients, physicians and the general public

Must be dependable and able to make appropriate decisions in order to plan and carry out treatment program to meet the individual needs of the patient

Must be able to effectively assess and treat patients with appropriate scheduling and planning

Strong communication and customer service skills, maintaining effective relationships

Effective problem solving skills with the ability to follow through

Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines and multi task

Must be able to function independently with minimum supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist and reach
• Must be able to lift/carry (including moving equipment) up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to transfer patients safely
• Must have visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and other office equipment
• Normal office environment and occasional stress from balancing workload and multiple tasks

CREDENTIALS DESIRED

• MS from an occupational therapy accredited education program or Doctoral in Physical Therapy from an accredited education program (DPT)
• Valid Florida license (or eligible)

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.