Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Florida, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physical Therapist
Specialty Orthopedic
Salary 120,000 – 130,000 yearly
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Homestead, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/16/24

Full-time Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) needed.
You will be responsible for providing purposeful practice of activities or interventions to achieve functional outcomes, maximizing the independence and maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or a learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition.

Schedule: Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.
  • Clinically reviews requests for PT services submitted by the Coordinator who prepares the case for review. Reviews supporting clinical information: Diagnosis, Evaluation, Plan of Care with standardized test assessments, and Progress Notes in a timely manner.
  • Determines if services are medically necessary and if the Plan of Care is appropriate for treatment modality. Length, intensity and frequency. Clinical decisions are made following nationally recognized clinical guidelines and Utilization Management protocols in place.
  • Documents determination and provides a clinical report identifying instances where a provider shows a trend and educational opportunity.
  • Is available for Peer to Peer Consultation with any therapist upon request or when a Plan of Care does not follow appropriateness according to clinical guidelines before submitting the case to the Medical Director for final review, and determination.

Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with hospital medicine practices
  • Comfortable working in both clinic and hospital environments
  • Competence in providing inpatient care
  • Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy.
  • Actively Licensed as Physical Therapist.
  • Proficiency in trigger point therapy techniques
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Experience in outpatient and acute care settings
  • Ability to work with pediatric patients

Pay and Benefits:

  • 120k-130k/year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Professional liability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Minimal paperwork.
  • Full caseload for a busy and fulfilling schedule.

You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.