Physical Therapist - PRN (Polk County)

Choice Rehab • Riverview, FL

19h

About The Position

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized treatment plans, monitors treatment outcomes, and adjusts care to achieve maximum benefit. The role supports continuity and quality of patient care through appropriate communication and documentation while following infection control practices, agency philosophy, and administrative policies.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Successful completion of the state licensure exam.
• Valid Physical Therapy license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of home health experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial examination, evaluate data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions when performing patient care.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Complete and maintain documentation within company guidelines.

Benefits

• 401(k): Eligible after 3 months of service.
• The plan is 100% fully vested immediately.
• Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed