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Role:
Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the physical therapy for patients. Integrates physical therapy treatment plan into the Plan of Care to maximize benefits for patients.
Qualifications:
- Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapist education program approved by one of the following:
o The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
o Successor organizations of CAPTE
o An education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to physical therapists
- Licensed in the state of Florida
- Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in an acute care setting
- Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
- Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
- Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves
- Ability to manage stress
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Competencies:
- Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
- Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
- Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
- Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
- Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
- Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
- Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
- Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
- Advance electronic media skills.
- Support Company research and educational activities.
- Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program patients.
- Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of patient's condition and functional status and establishes measurable goals and a treatment plan.
- Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy.
- Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
- Participates actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
- Fulfills all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with Occupational Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment (DME).
- Develops treatment program, when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Records and signs treatments in patient's medical record; records, signs, and dates clinical documentation.
- Reviews assessments and discharges patients, when appropriate.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Compensation Pay Rate:
$55.00
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.