Full-Time Physical Therapists specialized in Orthopedics needed in St. Petersburg, FL.

At Premier Physical Therapy, we are known as one of the top national healthcare company with history of excellence driving our future vision forward. We have a commitment to providing affordable, personalized, patient and family centered medical 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. Join our team to help Orthopedic patients and provide excellent home care.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

40 hour shift

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, 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 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

• Completes an on-site functional assessment, review and revision of the plan of care and assessment of utilization of community resources as required by 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

• Creative thinker who embraces thought leadership

• Capable of making challenging decisions and willing to take responsibility for them

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

• One year experience as a physical therapist

• Current PT licensure in the state of practice

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

• Passion and commitment to clinical excellence, quality and integrity

• Embracing and leading the patient care mission through providing an exceptional patient experience

• Positive attitude and ability to fit in as a collaborative team member for patient care

• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient/family engagement skills

• High energy, focus, work ethic, motivation and commitment to lifelong learning and growth

• Proficiency with federal, state and governing agency regulations

• Outstanding presentation, writing and communication skills

• Capable of using professional judgement to delegate selected nursing tasks

• Strong ability to be the public face of the organization, and serve as an advocate for Home Healthcare, Home Hospice and other service lines

Salary

• Earn $50,000 - $80000 per year and additional benefits

Benefits

• Competitive pay with healthcare, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Account, 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

Join now and submit your resume.