REGISTERED PHYSICAL THERAPIST in Orlando, FL(Direct Hire or Contractor position)

Physical Therapist

Onsite only- We will consider sign on and relocation Direct hire or contractor Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary: Professional member of patient's treatment team who evaluates, assesses, and delivers services according to a written plan of treatment established by a physician. Provides supervision for all services rendered by a physical therapy assistant. Evaluations are performed by peers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist physician in evaluating patient's level of physical functioning and need for physical therapy services
• Discuss evaluation with physician to help establish a plan of treatment to assist patient to meet maximum rehabilitation potential
• Carry out prescribed treatments; and/or supervise PTA in carrying out PT programs
• Establish a home program to be followed by the patient/significant other
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel and instruct patient/significant other in home programs
• Observe and report to physician pertinent changes in the patient's level of functioning. Communicate changes to other team members involved in the patient's care
• Prepares clinical progress notes and maintain appropriate documentation of all services as per agency policy
• Conduct self in professional manner at all times and in all situations
• Provide agency with all required evidence, including copy of license/registration, to allow agency to verify experience
• Accept only those assignments for which he/she is qualified
• Participates in in-service programs as per agency requirement
• Comply with all state, federal, local and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited PT program approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Licensed/registered in the State of the HHA as a physical therapist
• Minimum of two years home health experience as a physical therapist and one year supervisory