Physical Therapist Home Health Full Time

Brooks Rehabilitation • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

For 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies, 40 outpatient therapy clinics, a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low or no cost community programs and services such as the Brooks Clubhouse, Brooks Aphasia Center and Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. Brooks Rehabilitation proudly employs over 2,500 clinicians and staff across the state of Florida. We are looking for exceptional people to join our culture of caring and bring our mission to life. Physical Therapist under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) will participate in the evaluation, planning, recording, and implementation of patient care programs designed to maintain, improve, or restore physical function and to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance level. Physical Therapists may also supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides, and or Interns.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Florida.
• Hands-on BLS Card.
• At least 1 year of PT experience in Home Health or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and interprets physician referral.
• Evaluates patient's status and physical therapy problems and abilities using both objective and subjective techniques, according to department policy and procedures.
• Develops and adjusts on an ongoing basis a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.
• Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
• Performs patient treatment using appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Fabricates and modifies adaptive equipment and positioning devices and orthotics.
• Re-evaluates patient's status, and any environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.
• Recommends additional treatment as needed.
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Attends all staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
• Completes documentation of evaluations, progress/visit notes, case conference updates, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree