What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist- PACE- 5,000 Sign On Bonus position at MorseLife Health Systems?
Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the physical therapy program for participants. Integrates physical therapy treatment plan into the plan or care for to maximize benefits for participants.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program participants.
- Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of participant’s condition and functional status and establishes measurable goals and a treatment plan.
- Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and participants/family members regarding therapy.
- Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
- Participates actively in the interdisciplinary group 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.
- Develop treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Record and sign treatments in participant’s medical record, record, sign, and date “Progress
- Notes”.
- Review assessments and discharge participants when appropriate.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
Be a graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following:
- The American Physical Therapy Association
- The Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American
- Medical Association
- The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Licensed in the state of Florida
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida.
- 3- 5 years experience with a minimum of one year experience with the frail and elderly.
- Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English.
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
- Ability to physically access any home i.e. navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, in any area Company serves.
- Ability to manage stress.
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- At least one year of experience working with the frail elderly.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Florida Drivers License and automobile insurance
Licensed as Physical Therapist in the State of Florida
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Florida Drivers License and automobile insurance
Licensed as Physical Therapist in the State of Florida
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000
