PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FULL TIME Position Available In Polk, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Physical Therapist - Full Time in Lakeland, FL. This role involves evaluating patients, providing physical therapy treatment, maintaining documentation, supervising staff, and effectively communicating with patients and colleagues. Candidates must have a graduate degree in physical therapy, Florida licensure, and CPR certification. Previous clinical experience preferred.
Job Description
PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FULL TIME
Lakeland, FL • CRM
Job Type
Full-time
Description Summary/Objective:
Physical therapists help people with physical injuries or illnesses of to regain range of movement and control their pain. Physical therapists, or PTs, help people who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age. They help determine the root causes of the trauma, counsel patients, and work with them to create a plan for rehabilitation. Essential Functions Evaluate patients to obtain data necessary for treatment.
Provide physical therapy treatment to patients per the Plan of Care and in accordance with the physician’s prescription.
Maintain required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with department requirements.
Effectively supervise and promote clinical development of LPTA’s, rehab techs, interns, and volunteers.
Maintain an appropriate daily schedule to maximize departmental efficiency and ensure quality patient care.
Maintain effectivemunication with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
Participate in educational and professional activities that enhance self, co-workers, and patient care.
Requirements Required Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. Advanced clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, industrial medicine, neurology, rheumatology or gerontology preferred. Current Florida licensure required.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Two years of clinical experience, with 1 in an outpatient setting preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
CPR certification within 3 months of employment
