Per Diem Physical Therapist-PACE Program

Physical Therapist

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Role: Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the physical therapy for patients. Integrates physical therapy treatment plan into the Plan of Care to maximize benefits for patients.

Qualifications:

• Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapist education program approved by one of the following:
• The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Successor organizations of CAPTE
• An education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to physical therapists
• Licensed in the state of Florida
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in an acute care setting.
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients.
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves.
• Ability to manage stress.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program patients.
• Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of patient's condition and functional status and establishes measurable goals and a treatment plan.
• Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy.
• Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
• Participates actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
• Fulfills all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with Occupational Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment (DME).
• Develops treatment program, when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
• Records and signs treatments in patient's medical record; records, signs, and dates clinical documentation.
• Reviews assessments and discharges patients, when appropriate.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Rate: $55.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit