The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions for residents within a skilled nursing facility. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe delivery of services and optimal functional outcomes for patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be licensed Physical Therapists in the state of Florida and graduates of an APTA-approved curriculum. Excellent English communication skills and compliance with CEU and HIV licensure requirements are mandatory.
Moorings Park is looking for a Physical Therapist to work in our skilled nursing facility. The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring and coordinating the quality and safe delivery of inpatient physical therapy services within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of therapeutic interventions for residents requiring skilled physical therapy services. The therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal functional outcomes, safety, and discharge planning.
$5000 Sign On Bonus
Contributions
Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessment of the resident’s physical, medical, psychosocial, and functional status within the SNF environment.
Develops, implements, and updates an individualized Plan of Care in collaboration with the physician, interdisciplinary team, resident, and family/caregiver, based on identified needs and goals.
Establishes realistic, measurable, and functional goals, and regularly assesses and documents progress toward these goals.
Provides skilled physical therapy interventions including, but not limited to:
Pain management techniques and therapeutic modalities as ordered
Monitors resident response to treatment and modifies interventions as appropriate.
Supervises
Physical
Therapist
Assistants (PTAs) through:
Instruction and delegation of treatment plans
Regular on-site supervision and review of documentation
Ongoing communication regarding resident status and care progression
Timely documentation of supervisory activities in accordance with regulations
Communicates resident progress, changes in condition, and recommendations to the physician and interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Vision Insurance
Short-term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Free Telemedicine
Corporate Discounts
Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Generous PTO Program
HSA With Employer Contribution
Free Dental Insurance
Free Health Insurance
Free Access To On-site Gym
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care plan conferences, and discharge planning.
Educates residents and families/caregivers on therapy programs, safety precautions, fall prevention, and use of assistive devices.
Recommends, fits, and trains residents in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Coordinates discharge planning, including recommendations for continued therapy services, equipment needs, and safe transition to the next level of care (e.g., home health, outpatient therapy, or long-term care).
Completes accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries per facility, state, and federal guidelines.
Ensures physician orders are obtained, implemented, and accurately documented.
Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and facility in-services.
Maintains current knowledge through continuing education and complies with licensure requirements.
Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff and rehabilitation team members.
Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
Assists with orientation and training of new staff as needed.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and supports facility goals for resident and employee satisfaction.
Assists leadership with staff training, mentoring, and performance evaluations when requested.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Meet CEU and HIV licensure requirements.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
Moorings Park ® Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include
FREE health and dental insurance
FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Generous PTO program
HSA with employer contribution
Retirement plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement program
Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
Corporate discounts
Employee assistance program
Caring executive leadership
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