Physical Therapist - Acute care

Overview

8AM TO 430PM. Varied days incl weekends.

The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Physical Therapist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently performs physical therapy examinations and evaluations in simple and complex clinical presentations.  Correctly establishes prognosis and therapy diagnoses. Establishes effective plans of care that accurately predict goal achievement, frequency and duration of care required, in simple and complex clinical presentations.  (30%)
• Effectively chooses and modifies treatment interventions, including patient education to guide patient management toward successful outcomes.  Utilizes the evidence for patient management strategies. (30%)
• Effectively and efficiently generates documentation and charges to justify services.  Follows departmental documentation guidelines and complies with insurance requirements. (15%)
• Contributes to self, staff, departmental and organizational growth through engagement in development activities (PI, inservices, mentorship, program development, community service, committees, etc.) (5%)
• Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students.  Provides excellent student teaching and mentoring 
  experiences.  Works effectively with the Clinical Education Coordinator to proactively problem solve. (5%)
• Engaged and supports the success of organizational and department goals.  Demonstrates achievement in and 
  commitment to individual goals, thereby effectively contributing to organization/department success. (5%)
• Effectively supervises PT Assistants and Rehab Techs, as it relates to patient care. (5%)
• Meets productivity expectations for area served. (5%)

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree. Specific course work: Physical Therapy. Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current Florida Physical Therapy license
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Required Experience: 

• Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute, outpatient, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services.

Necessary Skills

1. Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.

2. Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.

3. Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.

4. Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.

5. Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.