Physical Therapist- Englewood

About the role

This is PRN Role for the Englewood, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda market.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
• Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program.
• Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals at least once monthly.
• Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, visit notes and significant change in condition in accordance with agency defined time frames.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered by the applicable State without restrictions.
• One year of home health experience required.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have a current CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skill proficiency. Ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Benefits

• In addition to a rewarding career and supportive work environment, Discovery at Home offers a comprehensive benefit package.
• All team members are eligible for:
• Competitive salary and hourly rates
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k Savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible scheduling
• Free CEUs
• Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive salary and hourly rates

Schedule

Flexible scheduling