Physical Therapist -PRN (PT) Lehigh Acres Area
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 carries out individualized treatment programs, monitors treatment effects, and adjusts care to achieve maximum benefit. The role includes delivering and documenting quality patient care, applying infection-control precautions, communicating effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, and supporting agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program and state licensure examination.
- 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
- One 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 before intervention.
- Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed 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 concepts and universal precautions while performing patient care.
- Ensure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Complete and maintain documentation within company guidelines.
Benefits
- 401(k): Eligible after three months of service; the plan is immediately 100% vested; Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.
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