Physical Therapist

• Evaluates, administers and directs administration of therapies utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring practitioner to restore function and to prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part.
• The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum performance levels and plans therapy involving therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training including bed mobility, transfer, and gait training.
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, manual therapy, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
• Establishes goals of physical therapy and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation.
• Essential Functions Accurately performs a complete physical therapy evaluation and documents in an appropriate timeframe for a variety of patient populations.
• Competently develops a comprehensive, precise and well-documented treatment plan that can be administered by another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Appropriately administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation.
• Carefully re-assesses plan of care inappropriate time frame.
• Changes are made as needed.
• Safely operates all equipment relevant to treatment.
• Effectively establishes priorities for using time to maximize productivity.
• Accurately reflects billing in documentation.
• Willingly performs other duties as necessary.
• Adheres to 8-minute rule when billing charges; Provides sufficient documentation to justify charges including: duration (time in/out and per modality), and detailed descriptions of interventions.
• Effectively manages problems and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Education Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Physical Therapist Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross or American Heart Association Work Experience One (1) year Hospital Clinical experience