Per Diem Physical Therapist-PACE Program at Hope Hospice and Community Services, Inc. — Fort Myers, FL

Role: Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the physical therapy for patients. Integrates physical therapy treatment plan into the Plan of Care to maximize benefits for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapist education program approved by one of the following:

o The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) o Successor organizations of CAPTE o An education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to physical therapists

• Licensed in the state of Florida

-Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Certification of completion of 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
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• 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 patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job 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.

Compensation Pay Rate:

$55.00