Physical Therapist (PT)
Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physical Therapist
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 100,000 – 120,000 yearly
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Orlando, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/13/24

Full-Time Physical Therapists Needed at St. Luke's Therapeutics in Fort Myers, Florida

We are one of the top national home healthcare companies with a history of excellence driving our future vision forward.

We are putting a dent in the homecare universe through our commitment to providing affordable, personalized, patient and family-centered medical home healthcare, home hospice, private duty home care, and independent living support services delivered in a concierge-style, on-demand to create an exceptional patient experience.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

  • Physical Therapist directs physical therapy treatment toward preventing disability, relieving pain, developing, improving, and/or restoring muscle function, and maintaining maximum performance within the client’s capabilities in accordance with the plan or care/treatment
  • Oversee physical therapy assistants to assure appropriate implementation of the plan of care
  • Evaluates the client’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities tests
  • Evaluates the home environment for rehabilitation and makes appropriate recommendations to increase the independence of the client
  • Supplies physical therapy services in the home as prescribed by a physician
  • Administers manual therapeutic exercises; instructs, motivates, and assists clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities
  • Administers traction, massage, and treatments involving the application of physical agents
  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends any modifications to the physician
  • Participates in the development, review, and updating of the care plan
  • Observes, records, and reports any changes in the client’s condition and response to therapy and makes suggestions for changes in the plan of care to the client’s physician and Case Manager
  • Prepares clinical records (initial evaluations – including OASIS, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries) and submits them for the client’s clinical record
  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in case conferences and in planning and evaluating the total treatment for the client and confers with interdisciplinary team members as needed
  • Advises and consults with the client/family and other agency personnel
  • Submits orders and documentation (clinical and payroll) on a timely basis and according to branch policy
  • Instructs the client/family in the use and care of physical therapy devices and on the client’s total physical therapy program
  • Instructs and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in certain phases of physical therapy services they may provide to the client
  • Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant minimally as required by applicable state law
  • Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the plan of care and assessment of the utilization of community resources as required by the client
  • Accessible to the Physical Therapy Assistant when a Physical Therapy Assistant is providing treatment to a client
  • Completes other assignments and duties as requested and assigned to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company

Qualifications

  • Completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
  • Possesses an active Physical Therapist license in State.
  • possesses an impeccable license with no history of sanctions or board proceedings.
  • Exhibits exceptional mastery of many manual therapy modalities.
  • Demonstrates an extraordinary talent for creating and carrying out successful exercise programs.
  • Able to use EMR software, especially Web PT, effectively for precise documentation.
  • Extremely knowledgeable and current with physical therapy techniques supported by research.

Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000 a year plus full benefits.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with healthcare, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Account benefits with affordable premiums for Full-time team members
  • 401K available to all team members
  • Supportive time away through PTO time and company-paid holidays for Full-time team members
  • Mobile benefits access, telemedicine access, health education library, and health cost estimator for Full-time team members
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance available at affordable rates for Full-time team members
  • Talent science that improves the quality of our talent acquisition, recruiting process and team members

Apply with your CV today.