Physical Therapist(PT)

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Pay Range: $40-$50 per hour – Dependent on Experience

Evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participants and/or family in care as part of Company. Supervises work activity of aides, assistants and students. Works in the Company Center and in participants’ homes. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops plan of care, coordination of 24 hour care delivery, regularly informing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants’ caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.

• Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all Company participants upon enrollment. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.


• Conduct an in person physical therapy reassessment on an annual basis and as needed


• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24 hour care delivery. Actively participate in the Intake and Assessment meetings.


• Evaluate participants to determine and assure appropriate prescription, needs, goals, history, complications, and precautions. Follow up with participant during treatment, explain precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with the interdisciplinary team


• Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes and prosthesis. Assess participant’s home for safety and mobility. Recommend home modifications and or equipment.


• Plan physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies.


• Administer physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies. Confer with interdisciplinary team on participant care issues.


• Document evaluation, assessment, plan and treatment rendered accurately and in timely according to company policy.


• Measure effectiveness of treatment, document and revise plan accordingly.


• Educate and instruct participants/family in procedures, home programs and document training and understanding by participant/family.


• Confers with physicians and other disciplines to assure complete and integrated program.


• Completes necessary documentation and statistics accurately and in a timely fashion.


• Direct, supervise, and perform initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).


• Review and cosign entries of the PTA into the participant medical record.


• Review the plan of care with the PTA before the PTA provides care. At least once every 30 days after new or revised plans of care, document in the medical record that the plan and the participant’s progress have been reviewed with the PTA.


• Supervise and instruct students and volunteers if assigned.


• Train company staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s).


• Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under supervision.


• Participate in and support Quality Initiatives


• Contribute to research and other department activities as assigned.


• Provide age specific competent care to older adults served including knowledge of the aging process.


• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of Company.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Initiate/suggest process improvement and/or cost saving measures that enhance patient care.


• Demonstrate clinical excellence and utilize insights in timely response to participant’s needs.


• Proactively involve the healthcare team in plan of care.


• Assist in the implementation of department competency plan.


• Develop patient educational material.


• Maintain professional level and remains current with new advances.


• Adhere to professional, legal and safety standards Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice

Education/Training/Certifications:  

·       Possess a minimum of a master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited university except for applicants who graduated prior to 1/1/2003 and posses a minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or a bachelor’s degree and certification in physical therapy.

·       Licensed as Physical Therapist in Florida.

·       Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

·       Minimum of 2 years working as a Physical Therapist.

·       Minimum of 1 year working with the frail or elderly.