The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans for residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. The PT works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, functional independence, and overall physical performance while ensuring safe discharge planning.Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess:
Strength
Range of motion
Balance
Coordination
Mobility
Endurance
Functional limitations
Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and evaluation findings.
Provide evidence-based interventions, including:
Therapeutic exercise
Gait training
Balance and fall prevention training
Transfer training
Functional mobility training
Neuromuscular re-education
Manual therapy (as appropriate)
Wheelchair mobility and positioning
Assess and recommend appropriate assistive devices such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and orthotics.
Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, home exercise programs, and fall prevention strategies.
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility, payer, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with physicians, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and dietitians.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including those of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and state licensing boards.
Assist with discharge planning and recommend equipment or follow-up services to support a safe transition to home or another level of care.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Current CPR certification (if required by the facility).
Experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Skills
CPR Certificationunmatched
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)unmatched
Clinical Outcomesunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manual Therapyunmatched
Orthoticsunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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