Physical Therapist

Choice Rehab • Clearwater, FL

4d

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 programs, monitors treatment effects, and adjusts care to achieve maximum benefit. The role also supports continuity and quality of patient care through effective communication, infection-control practices, and timely documentation.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial examinations, evaluate data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions while providing 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’s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Maintain and complete documentation within company guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with eligibility after three months of service, immediate 100% vesting, and employer contributions equal to 100% of the first 3% contributed each pay period
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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