Physical Therapist
We are looking to add a new Physical Therapist to our team to accommodate our growing practice. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients and devise an appropriate plan of care that will allow them to restore function, improve mobility and limit permanent disabilities.
With the Therapy department being located in our Orthopaedic practice, the Physical Therapist has full access to the Physician, which enables you to deliver well-coordinated and quality patient care.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and set appropriate treatment plans.
- Administer treatments to include: Therapeutic Exercises, Manual Therapy, Modalities and patient education.
- Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, as well as, supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily. Instruct patients on proper body mechanics and posture.
- Confer with patients, Physicians and Case Managers on evaluation results, plan of care and expected outcomes.
- Perform patient documentation in the chart for each visit to report treatment, progress and prognosis.
- Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and in-services.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides
- Assist front desk personnel as-needed for patient scheduling and customer service concerns.
- Maintain order, cleanliness and a professional atmosphere within the department.
- Responsible for the safeguarding of all patients in the Therapy Department.
- Responsible for maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Communicate with other departments as a team.
- Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong Orthopaedic background and desire for continued growth
- Courteous and professional when interacting with patients and/or their accounts
- Must be comfortable doing computer based documentation
- Team player when working with physicians, management, and co-workers
- Excellent time management skills
Education/Experience
- Must have a Bachelor’s (B.S.) and/or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, or graduated as a DPT
- Have required state mandated licenses in the state of Florida