What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) (PRN) position at Palm Beach Nursing?
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Facility: Palm Beach Nursing Center
Location: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Shift: PRN
Salary: $57 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate residents and develop appropriate treatment goals and methods.
- Implement the physical therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation.
- Apply therapeutic techniques in gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting/standing skills, balance, and orientation.
- Design and fit adaptive devices, and train residents in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
- Select physical modalities suited to each resident's needs and mobility activities.
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure appropriate therapeutic regimens.
- Instruct residents in mobility activities and evaluate their progress.
- Adapt programs according to the individual needs of each resident.
- Participate in resident care and staffing conferences.
- Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
- Conduct training programs for medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques.
- Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Maintain and report equipment needs for repair.
- Ensure a caring and compassionate environment for residents and their families, recognizing individual needs and rights.
Requirements:
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Florida.
- At least 1 year of experience in a nursing home preferred.
Keywords:
"Physical Therapist," "PT," "PRN Physical Therapist," "Nursing Home Physical Therapist," "Florida Physical Therapist," "Palm Beach Nursing Center," "Physical Therapy," "Gait," "Ambulation," "Orthotics," "Prosthetics," "Therapeutic Techniques," "Muscle Strength," "Coordination," "Endurance," "Mobility," "Posture Control," "Balance," "Adaptive Devices," "Rehabilitation Team," "Resident Care," "Physical Therapy Documentation," "Supervise Supportive Personnel."
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Salary : $57
