Physical Therapist ($10,000 sign on bonus)

Flexible schedule, full and part time options available. ***We will be offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for full time position*** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family. · Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the · impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.

· Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record. · Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises. · Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff. · Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians. · Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff. · Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.

· Assists the director with patient care issues. · Maintains patient confidentiality. · The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position. QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Requires a master’s degree and current certification as a physical therapist Certification: Current Florida state license Experience: Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE: · Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.

· Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, quality control. · Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment. · Knowledge of medical terminology. · Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients. · Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources. · Skill in using a computer system/EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation.

· Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients. ABILITIES: · Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff. · Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff. · Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form. · Ability to be a resource to patients and staff. Physical Requirements: · Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

· Some bending and stretching are required. · Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. · Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers. · Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.