Relief Physical Therapist

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Title:  Relief Physical Therapist

Department:  Human Resources (Wellness Clinic)

Location:  New Port Richey, Florida

Job Type: Relief

Hourly Range: $50.00 - $90.00 (D.O.Q.)

Closing Date:  Continuous

General Description: At Pasco County BOCC, we value the health and well-being of our employees. As a Physical Therapist at our Land O' Lakes Employee Wellness Center, you'll play a crucial role in helping our employees feel their best- both at work and beyond. You'll enjoy a collaborative, proactive environment where innovation and prevention is key. Be part of a mission-driven wellness team that supports a vibrant, healthy workplace! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in musculoskeletal health, ergonomics, and injury prevention. 

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Relief Physical Therapist to provide coverage on an as-needed basis. This position is designed to fill in when the primary Physical Therapist is unavailable due to vacation, illness, leave, or other absences. This is an as needed position.

Salary TBD D.O.Q.

Essential Job Description:  The role of Physical Therapist focuses on improving the physical health, mobility, and overall well-being of our employees through assessment, treatment, and education. Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for employees with musculoskeletal issues, work-related injuries, or physical performance concerns. Provide hands-on physical therapy interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modality application. Collaborate with other wellness staff to deliver integrated care and wellness programming. Educate employees on proper body mechanics, posture, and injury prevention techniques. Assist with ergonomic assessments and workstation modifications as needed. Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes in accordance with Pasco County and legal standards. Participate in wellness events, health fairs and screenings, and educational workshops with the organization. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to promoting a healthy and productive workforce.
• Empathetic, motivational approach to patient care.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of physical therapy.
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.
• Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, staff and other health professionals. 
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills. 

Minimum Requirements: 

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:    Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and squatting. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and two (2) years of clinical experience OR a Master's in Physical Therapy degree and four (4) years of clinical experience. Experience in ergonomics, occupational health, or corporate wellness required. Experience in outpatient orthopedics and/or workplace wellness setting preferred. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must be a licensed to practice as a physical therapist by The Florida Board of Physical Therapy. Current CPR certification required. 

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.