Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The PT works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to improve residents' mobility, functional independence, safety, pain management, and overall quality of life while complying with all federal, state, and facility regulations. Physical therapists in SNFs commonly treat geriatric patients recovering from surgery, illness, injury, stroke, or other medical conditions requiring rehabilitation.

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Wages

• Referral Bonuses

• PayActiv, Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances

• 401K retirement plan

CITRUS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 111bed skilled nursing facility with a supportive family environment. Our compassionate rehab teams are led by an experienced Director of Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation techs are utilized to assist therapists with resident transport and administrative functions. The rehab department utilizes Point Click Care and Optima Therapy for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of each therapist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Assess resident mobility, strength, balance, gait, range of motion, pain levels, and functional abilities.

• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy.

• Establish realistic short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals.

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, Florida regulations, and facility policies.

• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences.

• Ensure compliance with all infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation aides as permitted by state regulations.

• Maintain productivity standards and support facility performance goals.

QualificationsEducation

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Licensure

• Current Florida Physical Therapist License in good standing.

• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred. Florida licensure is required for practicing PTs within the state.

Experience

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), post-acute care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred.

• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex patients preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of physical therapy principles and rehabilitation techniques.

• Knowledge of Medicare Part A, Part B, PDPM, and skilled nursing documentation requirements.

• Ability to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and therapy documentation software.

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, transfer, and assist residents throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain prolonged periods of standing and walking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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