Per Diem Physical Therapist-PACE Program

Qualifications

• Graduated from a physical therapist education program approved by CAPTE or an equivalent program.
• Licensed in the state of Florida.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certified in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in an acute care setting.
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Able to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Able to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Able to manage stress.
• Able to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program patients.
• Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of patient’s condition and functional status and establishes measurable goals and a treatment plan.
• Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy.
• Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
• Participates actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
• Fulfills all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with Occupational Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment (DME).
• Develops treatment program, when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
• Records and signs treatments in patient’s medical record; records, signs, and dates clinical documentation.
• Reviews assessments and discharges patients, when appropriate.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.