PT

Bedrock Healthcare; Daytona Beach (FL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bedrock Healthcare seeks a licensed or license-eligible Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive patient care in a long-term care setting in Daytona Beach, FL. Responsibilities include developing PT programs, evaluating patients, fitting devices, and guiding discharge planning.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, supervision of support staff, and ensuring compliant documentation and safety practices. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet regulatory and resident needs.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• Eligible for licensure in the state where the program is located.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to meet resident care requirements.

Aufgaben

• Screen, evaluate and implement patient care programs using PT techniques.
• Apply muscle, nerve and joint tests to guide diagnosis and progress.
• Evaluate and fit prosthetic/orthotic devices and suggest modifications.
• Participate in care plan meetings and staff education to improve patient care.
• Instruct patients and families on PT recommendations after discharge.
• Consult with physicians on goals and monitor treatment plans.

Ausbildung

APTA-accredited physical therapy program

Licensed/eligibility for licensure in state

Jobbeschreibung

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Screens, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements patient/resident care programs through the utilization of selected physical therapy techniques.
• 2. Applies selected muscle, nerve and joint, and functional ability tests to assist physicians and other health personnel in determining treatment diagnosis, prognosis and patient/resident progress.
• 3. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and/or orthotic devises and recommends modifications to orthotics or prosthetics.
• 4. Participates in conferences, consultations, Facility Care Plan meetings, as needed, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• 5. Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon patient/resident discharge.
• 6. Consults with physicians concerning goals and treatment plans, and monitors the presence of any contradictions to treatment.
• 7. Adhering to regulatory guidelines ensures all physical therapy documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures and meets requirements for third party payer documentation and reimbursement.
• 8. Participates in quality improvement studies and monitors program evaluation indicators as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• 9. Working with the Director of Rehabilitation, provides oversight and direction of the Physical Therapist Assistants, Techs, and Volunteers and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• 10. Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• 12. Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• 13. Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient/resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• 14. Shall ensure that all employees under their direct supervision receive training in and comply with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. As a supervisor, must administer appropriate disciplinary action for violations in the above in consultation with the Director of Rehabilitation and facility Administrator.

OTHER DUTIES

• The Physical Therapist currently supervises Physical Therapist Assistant(s), Rehab Tech(s), and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate of an APTA accredited physical therapy school and eligible for licensure in the state in which the program is located.
• 2. Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.
• 3. Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.