Full-Time Physical Therapists Needed at Care of Joints Physical Therapy 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

• 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 (1) year experience as a physical therapist (acute care/home care setting) or as required by law
• Current PT licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) 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 judgment 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:

$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

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