Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT) - Must Be Licensed

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is seeking an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist to join their team in Gainesville, Florida. The Physical Therapist will assess patients needing rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.

Key responsibilities include establishing treatment programs, documenting patient conditions, and educating patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited school, a valid state license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid state license as a Physical Therapist, or actively pursuing licensure.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate their medical condition.
• Establish and administer patient treatment programs.
• Document and record patient conditions accurately.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods.

Skills

Patient assessment

Physical therapy methods

Treatment program administration

Documentation

Education

Graduate from accredited school

Current state license as Registered Physical Therapist

CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist (PT) to join their growing team.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing referred patients that require rehabilitation services, providing direct patient care to evaluate medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation. The PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined by the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.

Key tasks include setting realistic and achievable goals, documenting and recording patient condition, educating patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods, and providing skilled PT services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals according to the patient's capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for the patient.
• Document and record the patient’s condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services/interventions per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate and modify care to meet PT goals.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist (or actively pursuing licensure).
• CPR certification.