Lead Physical Therapist

Job Summary

The Lead Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries, rehabilitation, and diseases as related to functional impairments. They help patients develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities through various therapeutic techniques and programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments
• Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directs aides, technicians, and assistants
• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical staff utilized in the functions of therapy
• Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient
• Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care
• Evaluates results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends and implements adjustments and modifications
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Trains and/or orients new employees
• Participates in performance management, the appraisal process, and provides regular feedback as necessary
• Affords assistance with any inspections or audits and ensures Physical Therapy is in compliance with all regulatory agencies, department PI activities, and patient safety programs

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required, Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• 1-2 years of physical therapist experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Licensed physical Therapist in the State of Florida
• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider required