Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT) Needed! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! Are you a dedicated therapy professional with a passion for ensuring top-tier patient care? Avante at Ocala Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to oversee and coordinate resident assessments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for our in‑house therapy department. If you're looking for a role that truly makes an impact, we invite you to join our compassionate and driven team! Why Avante? At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team. Benefits You’ll Love: Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!) Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise! A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check‑ins, & town halls) Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us! Job Function: Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders. Responsibilities Include: Provides Physical Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures. Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment. Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated. Adheres to established confidentiality standards. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan. Follows management direction. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. Current state licensure or license eligible. 0‑3 years of long‑term care experience. Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today! Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr