Physical Therapist / Per Diem - North Lake Care Center

NORTH LAKE CARE CENTER, an 85 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking PER DIEM PHYSICAL THERAPISTS to join our team! 

Come work with a great group that make up our team- We are looking for a go-getter—someone who is assertive, dependable and has an uplifting personality which makes them a pleasure to work with and be around.

Pay: $53 per hour

Summary of the Physical Therapist (PT):

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):

• Creates, implements, and executes patient treatment plans.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to Director of Rehab and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants with the goal of ensuring optimal patient care and achievement of outcomes.

Additional requirements of the Physical Therapist (PT): 

• Possessing a Physical Therapy degree and licensed in the state of Florida
• CPR Certified
• Physically able to assist individuals
• Moderate level of computer literacy
• Possess strong listening, speaking, critical thinking and reading comprehension skills
• Socially perceptive
• Strong time-management skills