Physical Therapist

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking for someone to work full-time as a Physical Therapist at the Beaches Rehab.

The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.

The Physical Therapist provides an evaluation and assessment, design a written plan of care, implementation and supervision of treatment programs and educational services.

Office Location: Beaches Rehab, 1577 Roberts Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Schedule: Monday - Friday- FT/Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Evaluation and assessment of patients referred to the Center.
• Formulation of specific plans of care and goals for each patient.
• With physician approval, implementation of the physical therapy services defined in the patient care plans.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart / EMR system.
• Supervise, as needed, the administration of physical therapy services by physical therapy assistants and certified athletic trainers. 
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Center.
• Participate in plan of care reviews, patient case review conferences, patient assessment and reassessments.
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities.
• Provide necessary education services of the patient and family members when appropriate.
• Assist the Site Coordinator as directed with, but not limited to: Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.
• Participates in center in-service activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean facility, including physical plant and equipment maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.
• Supervise physical therapy or athletic training students as directed by the Clinical Site Coordinator.
• Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Must be duly licensed under applicable state laws to practice physical therapy.   
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.  
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support. 
• Current CPR card.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality, effective patient care.
• Ability to perform duties in an efficient and independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with medical software and EMR