Physical Therapist (PT) Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

PRN days, weekends and

HolidaysPosition Summary:

The PT -Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapyto patients upon physician referral in accordance with allapplicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education,Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Graduate of an accreditedprogram in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later musthave MSPT or DPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicableState. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughoutemployment.
• One (1) year experience in post acute care or relatedsetting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain duringorientation.

CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Participates in communityhealth matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in MicrosoftWord, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, supportdepartments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Mustdemonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independentdecisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable ofpractices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, andguidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies,and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in allcompetency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, andsafety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationshipswith all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality ofall proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand andfollow company policies including harassment and complianceprocedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering toLife Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions:

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
• Establish,assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functionalgoals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PTand PTA students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapysoftware appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customerservice and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in theevacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicateand function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand,bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittentlyduring working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand theEnglish languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble