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

Job Summary

Occupation Physical Therapist
Specialty Orthopedic
Salary 100,000 – 120,000 yearly
Position Type Full Time
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Facility
Location The Villages, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/10/24
Join at Jackson Physical Theraphy as Full-Time Physical Therapists.


Jackson Physical Theraphy is committed to providing a safe environment for our Orthopedic team, patients, visitors, and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment. We are an interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, which is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.



From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.



Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 hours
Variable weekends




Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating, and developing a treatment plan for patients with functional limitations and disabilities

Provide consultation to healthcare providers regarding a patient’s continuum of care

Required to appropriately interact with all patients regardless of age or culture and to adhere to our customer service standards

Provides evaluation, incorporating patient treatment: evaluates, and interprets findings; develops treatment and discharge plans; implements treatment, re-evaluates, educates patients and significant others; meets productivity

Evaluate results, treatment and discharge plans, and daily treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation; submits charges for services provided

Maintains verbal, written, and electronic communication and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team, referral sources, and physicians

Participates in leadership functions: community outreach, CQI, marketing, cost containment, program development, PTA/AT/aide/student supervision; teaches staff, physicians, and others

Attends staff meetings, maintains and improves competence through self-study, attending in-services and continuing education programs


Evaluate, consult, and implement an appropriate treatment plan for each patient

Accurately documents treatments and charges for self and assigned support staff


Manage staff and department resources wisely

Supervise assigned support staff

Collaborate with intra and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care

Collaborates with the patient, family, and significant other in treatment and in discharge planning

Provide documentation to the physicians regarding the patient initially, at discharge, and at appropriate intervals

Discusses changes to the prescribed program with the physician before initiation

Maintain good standing with the licensure/regulatory board and all applicable laws/rules/regulations



Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Written or verbal communication skills required

Word processing and computer skills required

State License in Physical Therapy required

BLS certification required

Salary

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and life-work balance goals

On-demand pay program

Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling

Special discounts on a wide range of products and services

Exceptional health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans

Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection, and even home and auto insurance

Free on-site parking



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