Physical Therapist (OPT)

Full-Time Physical Therapists Needed at Broward Physical Therapy in Fort Myers, FL

We are one of the top national home healthcare companies with a history of excellence driving our future vision forward.

We are putting a dent in the homecare universe through our commitment to providing affordable, personalized, patient and family-centered medical home healthcare, home hospice, private duty home care, and independent living support services delivered in a concierge-style, on-demand to create an exceptional patient experience.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist directs physical therapy treatment toward preventing disability, relieving pain, developing, improving, and/or restoring muscle function, and maintaining maximum performance within the client’s capabilities in accordance with the plan or care/treatment

Oversee physical therapy assistants to assure appropriate implementation of the plan of care

Evaluates the client’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities tests

Evaluates the home environment for rehabilitation and makes appropriate recommendations to increase the independence of the client

Supplies physical therapy services in the home as prescribed by a physician

Administers manual therapeutic exercises; instructs, motivates, and assists clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities

Administers traction, massage, and treatments involving the application of physical agents

Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends any modifications to the physician

Participates in the development, review, and updating of the care plan

Observes, records, and reports any changes in the client’s condition and response to therapy and makes suggestions for changes in the plan of care to the client’s physician and Case Manager

Prepares clinical records (initial evaluations – including OASIS, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries) and submits them for the client’s clinical record

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in case conferences and in planning and evaluating the total treatment for the client and confers with interdisciplinary team members as needed

Advises and consults with the client/family and other agency personnel

Submits orders and documentation (clinical and payroll) on a timely basis and according to branch policy

Instructs the client/family in the use and care of physical therapy devices and on the client’s total physical therapy program

Instructs and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in certain phases of physical therapy services they may provide to the client

Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant minimally as required by applicable state law

Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the plan of care and assessment of the utilization of community resources as required by the client

Accessible to the Physical Therapy Assistant when a Physical Therapy Assistant is providing treatment to a client

Completes other assignments and duties as requested and assigned to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Valid license DPT in the State.

Creative thinker who embraces thought leadership

Capable of making challenging decisions and willing to take responsibility for them

One (1) year experience as a physical therapist (acute care/home care setting) or as required by law

Current PT licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice

Current CPR certification

Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Passion and commitment to clinical excellence, quality, and integrity

Embracing and leading the patient care mission through providing an exceptional patient experience

Positive attitude and ability to fit in as a collaborative team member for patient care

Excellent interpersonal communication and patient/family engagement skills

High energy, focus, work ethic, motivation, and commitment to lifelong learning and growth

Proficiency with federal, state, and governing agency regulations

Outstanding presentation, writing, and communication skills

Capable of using professional judgment to delegate selected nursing tasks

Strong ability to be the public face of the organization, and serve as an advocate for Home Healthcare, Home Hospice, and other service lines

Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000 a year plus full benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay with healthcare, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Account benefits with affordable premiums for Full-time team members

401K available to all team members

Supportive time away through PTO time and company-paid holidays for Full-time team members

Mobile benefits access, telemedicine access, health education library, and health cost estimator for Full-time team members

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance available at affordable rates for Full-time team members

Talent science that improves the quality of our talent acquisition, recruiting process and team members

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