Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Villa Health & Rehab is looking for a physical therapist to join their wonderful team!

Shift: PRN

About us: Villa Health & Rehab is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Ridgecrest provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.

Benefits: Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Summary of the Physical Therapist (PT):
The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Job Requirements of Physical Therapist (PT):
• Current Florida License as a PT (Physical Therapist)
• Current CPR
• At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):
• Creates, implements, and executes patient treatment plans.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to Director of Rehab and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants with the goal of ensuring optimal patient care and achievement of outcomes.