Physical Therapist/ PT
About The Position
Adoration Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist at The Blake at Viera in Viera, Florida. The position is suited to an experienced PT who is enthusiastic about helping clients build strength and independence and values flexibility, autonomy, and personalized one-on-one care. Relevant settings include independent living, assisted living, geriatric, outpatient, and home health care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and reassesses treatment plans, and provides discharge evaluations and recommendations. The role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the treatment team, and may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as needed. The position is subject to a level 2 background screening. A health screen or examination may also be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and applicable regulations, to verify the ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides services in the comfort of home and supports patients, families, and caregivers. The organization describes its mission as helping patients live with dignity and fulfillment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state where practicing.
- Current live CPR certification.
- Two-step TB skin test.
- Proof of auto insurance.
- Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics, and/or home health.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
- Ability to perform duties involving fine motor skills, visual acuity, and extended periods of walking or standing.
- Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and position patients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in independent living, assisted living, geriatric, outpatient, and/or home health settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate safety recommendations, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.
- Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Free continuing education hours with Medbridge access.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Flexible schedule.
- One-on-one patient care.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and team environment.
- Work-life balance.
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Job Type
Full-time
